Malibu Wildfire Burns 4,000 Acres, Forces 20,000 Evacuations

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Strong winds continue to drive the fast-moving Franklin Fire in Malibu, California. The fire has burned nearly 4,000 acres, destroyed at least seven homes, and forced 20,000 people to evacuate. The blaze is at 7% containment, threatening the Santa Monica Mountains. The National Weather Service warned of "extreme fire danger" in southern California as thousands of first responders battled the flames. The fire's cause is unknown and under investigation.

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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02Strong winds continue to drive the fast-moving Franklin Fire in Malibu, California.

00:06The fire has burned nearly 4,000 acres, destroyed at least seven homes,

00:10and forced 20,000 people to evacuate.

00:13The blaze is at 7% containment, threatening the Santa Monica Mountains.

00:17The National Weather Service warned of very extreme fire danger in Southern California

00:22as thousands of first responders battle the flames.

00:25The fire's cause is unknown and under investigation.

00:27For all things money, visit Benzinga.com slash GSTV.

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