How Pepperdine University Overcame Malibu's Devastating Franklin Fire
In December 2024, the picturesque Malibu campus of Pepperdine University was poised for its winter holiday season when disaster struck in the form of the Franklin Fire. This catastrophic blaze swept through the region, jeopardizing the safety of students, faculty, and the preservation of the university's precious landscape. However, Pepperdine's resilience in the face of adversity demonstrated its commitment to community and recovery.
Continue readingDevastating Malibu Fire Triggers Urgent Evacuations and a Shelter-in-Place Order at Pepperdine University
A significant wildfire has broken out in Malibu, California, prompting rapid evacuation orders for residents in the area and the implementation of a shelter-in-place directive for those on or near the Pepperdine University campus. The fire, which ignited in the early hours of Monday, December 10, 2024, has quickly escalated, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions typical of this season.
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