Dick Van Dyke and Cher Are Among Celebrities Forced To Evacuate Their Homes as Malibu Wildfires Rip Through Affluent Community

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Posted on 12/11/2024 1:21:22 PM PST by CondoleezzaProtege

The Malibu wildfires have forced thousands of people to flee the upscale California enclave—including dozens of A-list stars, from Dick Van Dyke and Cher to Julia Roberts.

Firefighters have been working tirelessly to combat the furious blaze, known as the Franklin Fire, as it ripped through Malibu Canyon, scorching more than 2,700 acres and multiple homes as residents fled the affluent area.

The fires had grown to 3,893 acres by 4:25 a.m. PST on Dec. 11. and were at 7% containment.

Van Dyke, 98, and his wife, Arlene Silver, 53, were among the many Malibu residents pushed out of their homes as the flames engulfed the area, with the “Mary Poppins” actor later revealing on Facebook that the pair were safe and sound.

However, he shared that one of the couple’s beloved cats, Bobo, escaped as they were leaving their $8 million property.

“We’re praying he’ll be ok,” Van Dyke wrote alongside a picture of the cat, adding, “We’re praying our neighborhood will survive these terrible fires.”

Oscar-winning actress Mira Sorvino was also among the evacuees, writing on X: “All my Malibu friends and neighbors I pray that you are safe. We evacuated in the middle of the night, kids and pets all accounted for! Scary times!!”

Malibu is home to roughly 11,000 residents, including many celebrities, like Beyoncé, Jay Z, Nicolas Cage, and model Karlie Kloss.

The wildfire started late on Dec. 9 and, within just a few hours, grew from 100 acres to over 2,600 acres of live fire. It quickly crossed over Pacific Coast Highway and grew close to the historic Malibu Pier, but it was protected.

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