This morning, CAL FIRE Incident Management Team Four will assume command of the #FranklinFire and continue to build on the great work of our partners at @LACOFD.

Firefighters have been protecting homes and evacuating residents in the community of Malibu since late Sunday night; further challenged by Red Flag conditions for low humidity and high winds.

As these weather conditions will persist at least through today for much of Southern California, CAL FIRE would like to remind you that fires can occur year-round and to always have a plan to protect your family and your home.

Please visit http://readyforwildfire.org for more information on early preparation. You can also monitor information about current fires, including the Franklin Fire by visiting our Incident Information page at http://fire.ca.gov

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