The Franklin Fire continues to smolder in “very dangerous” terrain in Malibu, but cooler conditions this weekend are set to make the firefight easier, officials say. 

After minimal growth on Friday, the Franklin Fire stood at 4,037 acres since breaking out on Malibu Canyon Road near Malibu Creek State Park late Monday night, according to CalFire. It is 35% contained.

Evacuation orders and warnings were quickly issued for several communities on and adjacent to Malibu Canyon Road; however, some residents chose to stay behind and protect their homes and other homes in their neighborhoods. 

Pepperdine University, the campus of which is located at Malibu Canyon Road and Pacific Coast Highway, did not evacuate, but local elementary, middle and high schools were closed through the end of the week.

A total of 19 structures have been damaged, with a further 19 destroyed, fire officials said Saturday morning. 

Over 1,700 firefighters have been assigned to the incident, and they were able to gain some containment late this week after a period of rapid wind-driven growth on Tuesday. 

More containment should be reached this weekend as favorable weather conditions remain in the area, CalFire says. 

“The fire continues to smolder in steep and very dangerous terrain…aerial suppression efforts in those areas have been successful in keeping the fire subdued,” officials stated in a status update released at 5:50 a.m. Saturday. “Cooler weather, higher humidities and the absence of strong winds have assisted firefighting efforts.” 

What caused the fire has yet to be determined.

The latest information on the Franklin Fire can be viewed here. 

A Texas father is accused of intentionally setting his home on fire with his three children inside, according to police.

Pedro Luis Parra Pulgar, 46, is charged with three counts of attempted murder. His bond was set at $2.25 million.

The fire was reported on Nov. 6 at 31619 Eldorado Lane in the Polo Ranch Community of Fulshear, Texas, police said.

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Pedro Luis Parra Pulgar, 46, is charged with three counts of attempted murder. (Fulshear Police)

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The suspect suffered extensive injuries in the fire and had a lengthy stay at the hospital before he was released on Thursday. He was then booked into the Fort Bend County Jail.

The home sustained significant damage due to the fire, and first responders were quickly on the scene, police said.

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The fire was reported on Nov. 6 at 31619 Eldorado Lane in the Polo Ranch Community. (iStock)

Two children were able to escape the home with minor injuries, but a third child, a three-year-old, remained trapped inside.

Officers heard faint sounds from within the home and entered through a bedroom window and rescued the child.

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Pedro Luis Parra Pulgar was booked into the Fort Bend County Jail. (iStock)

The child, who was suffering from severe smoke inhalation, was airlifted to a nearby hospital and has since been released.

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Residents of a Playa del Rey condominium complex are outraged after burglars ransacked their building while it was being fumigated for termites.

The break-ins occurred at the Del Rey Plaza on Tuscany Avenue from Dec. 11-13 during the decontamination period, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

All residents were evacuated and the property was tented for the fumigation process. 

The homeowners association promised to provide 24-hour security to patrol the grounds while they were away, yet somehow, burglars were able to ransack 23 units out of a total of 39 in the building, escaping with cash, jewelry and other valuables while leaving the units trashed and vandalized.

Many victims, including Carol Fontaine, the building’s HOA president, were targeted by the professional criminals. 

Security cameras captured one of the break-ins as an intruder wearing a gas mask opened the front door and began casually searching for valuables.

Fontaine returned to her unit on Friday and found her front door smashed in while her bedroom and closets were completely trashed with all her belongings thrown onto the floor.

“It’s quite devastating for a lot of us,” Fontaine told KTLA’s Chris Wolfe. “A 24-7 security was ordered and patrolling outside and then I got a call from the termite company saying we’ve had break-ins. All floors were hit.”

Fontaine said thieves escaped with many of her valuables including jewelry and ammunition.

“During the [fumigation] process, we had several people that reported lights on inside the building even though we had been told to turn all of our lights off,” said Loren Brown, a resident. “That was the first clue. But we figured we had 24-hour security guards, things were being watched and it’s all okay.”

Many residents are questioning how the burglars could gain access to the building if security was reportedly patrolling.

“We have 23 doors that have been smashed. We’ve got places that have been looted like you have no idea,” Brown said. “Cash is gone, guns are gone. The people who were in here knew what they were doing. They were wearing respirators. This does not feel like it’s an organic thing. This is somehow, to me, an inside job.”

Victimized residents are working closely with law enforcement as investigators gather evidence and leads on the suspects.

For those who may be fumigating their home, the victims said they strongly suggest taking all valuables either with them or housing them in a safe location away from the vacant home. 

Anyone with information on the break-ins is asked to call the LAPD at 1-877-527-3247.