Cause of Malibu Franklin Fire under investigation; Residents still without power

Investigators are working to determine the cause of the Franklin Fire in Malibu Canyon, which has burned 4,031 acres and destroyed at least nine structures. Containment has increased to 20…

Franklin Fire in Malibu only 7% contained, but improving weather could aid crews fighting 4,000-acre blaze

I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A fast-moving wildfire has scorched 4,000 acres in Malibu, forcing 20,000 residents to…

Iran’s Khamenei says Assad’s ouster planned by US and Israel, blames ‘neighbour’

Iran’s supreme leader has accused the US and Israel of orchestrating the downfall of Syria’s former president Bashar al-Assad and pushing Iran out of the country. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in…

Malibu wildfire destroys homes, forces 6,300 people to evacuate

MALIBU, USA – Aided by favorable winds and weather, firefighters on Wednesday, December 11, progressed in containing a wildfire in the beach community of Malibu, California, where 6,300 people evacuated…

Hamas agrees to Israeli military presence in Gaza after ceasefire, say Arab mediators

In the wake of sustained Israeli military pressure on Hamas in the Gaza Strip, its supporter Iran, and its ally Hezbollah in Lebanon, the terrorist group has become flexible in…

Israeli Ground Forces Cross into Syria, Officials Say

Israeli ground forces have overtly crossed into Syrian territory for the first time since the 1973 October War, passing the demilitarized border zone, two Israeli officials said. Israeli ground forces…

Franklin Fire: Homes burn in Malibu wildfire; firefighters battle wind-driven blaze, mass evacuations ordered

Thousands of Southern California residents were under evacuation orders and warnings Tuesday as firefighters battled a wind-driven wildfire in Malibu that burned near seaside mansions and Pepperdine University, where students…

Firefighters make progress as raging blaze threatens Malibu community: Live updates

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Firefighters began to contain a fast-growing wildfire on Wednesday that set star-studded Malibu in Southern California ablaze, destroying several structures and sending thousands of residents fleeing.…

Syria latest: Why flag chosen by rebels has split opinion and caused concern

We’re pausing our live coverage That’s all for us for tonight – but if you’re just checking in, here is a brief round-up of today’s developments: There are secret prisons…

Franklin Fire grows to 4,000 acres, but winds decrease on Malibu coast

The Franklin Fire continues to scorch nearly 4,000 acres in the Malibu area. Evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect as well as road and school closures. See live updates…