Firefighters in Malibu are battling the Franklin fire, which has burned 4,037 acres and is currently 7% contained. Nine structures have been destroyed and six damaged, with the cause of the fire still under investigation. Red flag warnings were in effect when the fire was discovered on Monday night, but firefighters are making progress due to an increase in humidity. President Biden has commuted nearly 1,500 sentences and pardoned 39 people amid the ongoing fire crisis. The Los Angeles NWS is monitoring a system off the Oregon Coast that could bring rain and coastal winds to the area. While Friday will remain dry, there is potential for another system on Saturday. Julia is a trending USA TODAY reporter, and her contact information is provided for further updates.
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Firefighters in Malibu continue to make steady progress in battling the Franklin Fire: Updates
