Firefighters work to contain Franklin Fire as weather cools: See wildfire map
Officials are asking people to use caution while driving through areas affected by the fire. Firefighters and equipment are still on the scene and are working to contain the fire.
The Malibu wildfire continues to threaten over 1,000 structures as firefighters work to gain control of it, officials said.
The wildfire, known as the Franklin Fire, has destroyed 19 structures and damaged 27. It threatens 1,025 structures Sunday as 4,037 acres are set ablaze in Malibu, California, located around 29 miles west of Los Angeles, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire.)
The fire had threatened over 4,300 structures Saturday, Paste BN previously reported. Firefighters have progressed in containing the fire, as cooler temperatures and higher humidity levels have assisted them in their efforts.
As of Sunday morning, firefighters have contained 42% of the wildfire, according to Cal Fire.
Evacuation orders have been lifted in some areas, and people were able to return to their homes.
Franklin Fire: See map of Malibu wildfire
What caused the Franklin Fire?
The cause of the fire is under investigation, according to Cal Fire.
Where is Malibu, California?
Malibu is a city in Los Angeles County, located west of the city of Los Angeles.
As the fire spread, thousands have been forced to evacuate, including Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke and pop icon Cher.
On Thursday, after red flag warnings expired, officials lifted evacuation orders in some areas, and repopulation efforts began.
Cooler temperatures help fight the fire
Cooler temperatures and higher humidity assisted firefighters in their effort to suppress and contain the blaze, according to Cal Fire.
Firefighters' suppression efforts and the wet weather, along with some rain showers in Southern California, "worked to reduce areas of remaining heat within the fire," the department said.
But, the fire is smoldering in areas with "steep and very dangerous terrain."
"Aerial suppression efforts in those areas have been successful in keeping the fire subdued," Cal Fire's situation summary stated.
The department asks people to use caution while driving through areas affected by the Franklin Fire, as firefighters and equipment are still working on the scene.
Contributing: N'dea Yancey-Bragg, Terry Collins, Jeanine Santucci; Paste BN
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