Much of the devastation occurred in Malibu, a community of about 10,000 people on the western edge of Los Angeles known for its stunning bluffs and Zuma Beach, which features in many Hollywood films.

Some people are confronting the painful reality of lost homes. Longtime Malibu resident Fred Roberts expressed his alarm at the destruction while checking on a friend’s home. “I remember ...

The Franklin fire in Malibu continued to grow ... the chief said at a press conference with other officials at the Zuma Beach Lifeguard Headquarters. At least six structures have been damaged ...

Fire crews in California are continuing to battle a wildfire in the scenic ocean-side community of Malibu that grew dramatically overnight and caused thousands to evacuate, including a host of ...

west of Topanga Beach Driveway and south of Baller Motorway, including the Big Rock and Las Flores communities. All Malibu schools were closed Wednesday and will remain so Thursday, but they are ...

As the brush fire grew along its western edge, it threatened the Malibu Beach RV park. Thus far, nine structures have been damaged in the blaze, and seven others were destroyed. Crews are continuing ...