Cher and Dick Van Dyke were forced to evacuate their Malibu homes this week as the Franklin wildfire posed immediate threat to life. According to Cal Fire, the flames have now been contained 7%, as of Wednesday morning.
Over 1,500 firefighters have been deployed to battle the wildfire, which has caused mandatory evacuations, evacuation warnings and road closures across nearly 4,000 acres of Southern California. “The deep and rugged terrain, along with the strong winds and low humidity, continue to pose challenges for firefighters,” the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection shared.
According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department Chief Anthony Marrone, the fire grew overnight by 39%. “Structure threats were mitigated and additional structures were damaged,” he said.
“Holding good thoughts for Dick Van Dyke… Dick, Arlene and their animals have evacuated their Malibu home which is threatened by fire,” actress Lydia Cornell posted on BlueSky on Tuesday in reference to the actor, who turns 99 on Friday.
Dyke and Silver posted an update to Facebook, confirming the two have “safely” left their home. Meanwhile, The New York Times reported that a publicist for Cher said the actress left her home and went to a hotel Monday night with her pets.
“Arlene and I have safely evacuated with our animals except for Bobo, [who] escaped as we were leaving,” the “Mary Poppins” actor shared of their cat. “We’re praying he’ll be OK and that our community in Serra Retreat will survive these terrible fires.”
Mark Hamill also took to the BlueSky to share that he’s been told to remain inside his home as the blazes continue.
“We’re in lockdown because of the Malibu fires. Please stay safe everyone! I’m not allowed to leave the house, which fits in perfectly with my elderly-recluse lifestyle,” he wrote on Tuesday.
We’re in lockdown because of the Malibu fires. Please stay safe everyone!
I’m not allowed to leave the house, which fits in perfectly with my elderly-recluse lifestyle.
— Mark Hamill (@markhamillofficial.bsky.social) December 10, 2024 at 4:46 PM
“Fire activity increased significantly on the west side as it crossed Puerco Canyon Ridge and began backing down into Corral Canyon due to the winds and steep terrain,” Cal Fire wrote on its website, the news outlet reports. The official said his team will be monitoring the weather conditions on Wednesday, as strong wings and low humidity is expected and it will play a “critical role in fire behavior.”
A National Weather Service Red Flag warning will stay in effect until 6 p.m. PST. The Malibu Coast’s warning will remain until 2 p.m. PST.
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