Malibu braces for more Santa Ana winds

Malibu residents worry of possible second fire

Malibu residents who had just picked up the pieces after last week's 4,000-acre fire are worried they may get hit with yet another massive wildfire.

LOS ANGELES - Firefighters were out monitoring conditions closely in Malibu as windy, dry weather returned to the area recently impacted by the Franklin Fire.

The Franklin Fire, which started last Monday night, burned more than 4,000 acres and is now considered 63% contained.

"You just never know what’s going to happen do you," said Trish Phillips, who has family in Malibu. "Always have a little bag packed."

A red flag warning is in effect in the Malibu area through Wednesday evening calling for winds between 20-40 mph with gusts to 60.

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Firefighters could be seen on patrol Tuesday looking for possible hot spots among the Franklin Fire’s 4,000 charred acres.

"We’re just making sure that those hot spots still smoldering, that they don’t hop over somewhere outside the perimeter and cause re-ignition," said Carlos Herrera from the L.A. County Fire Department.

Additional firefighters are also on standby at Zuma Beach just in case flames flare up Tuesday-Wednesday.

"We have engines, we have crews ready to attack this thing," said Herrera.

Almost 100,000 Southern California Edison customers could be impacted by power shutoffs across San Bernardino, Ventura, and L.A. Counties through Wednesday evening.

"We are actively shutting off power to our power lines, so they are de-energized during these strong wind condition," said Gabriela Ornelas from Southern California Edison.

Residents and businesses are returning after days of evacuation orders in Malibu but are now watching the fire weather conditions closely.

"I’m absolutely hugely grateful for the amazing job the fire people have done," said Phillips. "They’ve been fantastic. When you look at what’s burned compared to land, as opposed to homes and structures, it’s amazing."

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