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Panic at Pepperdine University in Malibu

CBS Los Angeles on MSN · 13h

Why Pepperdine tells students to stay as wildfires approach — even as the rest of Malibu flees

When the Franklin Fire broke out in Malibu this week, students at Pepperdine University were told to stay put — even as those in neighboring communities fled for their lives. Here's why the school has had this policy in place for decades.

The New York Times · 22h

Panic at Pepperdine University in Malibu as Wildfires Threaten City

No structures were damaged and no one was injured, but students spent a frantic night sheltering in place as thousands of nearby residents evacuated.

Courthouse News Service · 12h

Pepperdine University no longer in danger as Malibu wildfire grows

MALIBU, Calif. (CN) — The wildfire that erupted in the canyons above Malibu late Monday grew in size overnight, but the Pepperdine University campus in the coastal Southern California enclave appears no longer threatened by the flames and the red flag warnings are set to expire Wednesday.

California wildfire forces evacuations in Malibu

Thousands warned to evacuate in Southern California as wildfires threaten Malibu

A wildfire in Malibu, California, has exploded to more than 2,000 acres, prompting evacuations. Pepperdine University students sheltered in place for six hours.

Ferocious wildfires force evacuations in parts of southern California

A ferocious wildfire is rapidly spreading in southern California, forcing thousands to evacuate. Students at Pepperdine University had to shelter in place at the center of campus. NBC News' Liz Kreutz is on the ground in Malibu and joins Ana Cabrera to report the latest updates.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

California Wildfire Fueled by High Winds Forces Malibu Evacuations

A rapidly intensifying wildfire burning just northwest of Los Angeles forced some residents in Malibu to evacuate as it threatened homes, knocked out power and closed roads in the beach community. The brush fire blaze,

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When fire threatened a California university, the school says it knew what to do

In coastal Southern California, a university has extensive plans for students to shelter in place in case of a wildfire.

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Students watch from Pepperdine library as Franklin Fire erupts around them

Fueled by blistering Santa Ana winds, the Franklin Fire raged to over 1,800 acres in just a few hours in Malibu.

Christianity Today21h

As Malibu Burns, Pepperdine Withstands the Fire

University president praises the community’s “calm resilience” as students and staff shelter-in-place in fireproof buildings.

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Malibu wildfires spark major evacuations amid 'particularly dangerous red flag warning'

The National Weather Service has issued a "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warning for wide swaths of Los Angeles ...

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Dick Van Dyke and Cher among thousands evacuated over Malibu wildfires

Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang star Dick Van Dyke, who will celebrate his 99th birthday on Friday, was among the ...

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