Franklin fire evacuees share their stories as blaze rages in Malibu

It has been what Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart calls a “traumatic 20 hours for the city” as the Franklin fire continues to rage in and around the coastal area.

Residents who lived through the inferno that began Monday night would likely agree, sharing Tuesday about their experiences fleeing the area.

Tuesday afternoon, the acrid smell of burning wood lingered heavily in the air, while the sky remained tinted with hues of red and pink from the fire. Debris littered the roads, serving...