Evacuation orders have been reduced to warnings for areas affected by the Franklin Fire, allowing more residents to begin to return to their homes as road access is restored.

The Franklin Fire in Malibu has burned 4,000 acres and is 7% contained, prompting evacuations and school closures.

The Franklin Fire in Malibu is now 30% contained with firefighters making progress. Nearly 4,000 people who had to evacuate have returned home.

The Franklin Fire that started in the Malibu area Monday night expanded overnight to nearly 4,000 acres. The fire is currently burning 3,983 acres near Pepperdine University, prompting closures and evacuations. The fire is currently 7% contained as of Wednesday morning.