Red Flag fire warnings are expected to remain for the Malibu area along the Southern California coast into Wednesday afternoon after the Franklin Fire forced evacuation orders or warnings for 18,000 residents,

A fast-moving wildfire forced residents in Malibu to evacuate as it threatened homes, knocked out power and closed roads on Dec. 10.

The Franklin Fire in Malibu, California has burned 3,900 acres (1,578 hectares) and is threatening a residential area. More than 1,500 firefighters have been battling the flames as the blaze forces thousands to evacuate.

Firefighters are working to contain the Franklin Fire that has scorched thousands of acres in Malibu, California, this week. Videos showed the blaze that has forced more than 20,000 people to evacuate.

A rare "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warning is in effect for much of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties Monday night through Tuesday as powerful Santa Ana winds intensify. Threat level: The National Weather Service and local law enforcement are urging residents to be prepared to evacuate should any wildfires ignite,

A Red Flag Warning expired at 4 a.m. Wednesday but low humidity levels in some parts of San Diego County were still elevating fire concern.