NFL reporter Jay Glazer was forced to flee his Malibu home on Tuesday as he was one of many Californians impacted by the Franklin fire.
Reports noted the blaze had burned over 2,200 acres as of Tuesday, having started on Monday night, forcing thousands of people out of their homes.
As of the time of writing, it had covered over 4,000 acres and was only seven percent contained, per CBS.
Glazer was among those who had to leave but took to social media to let everyone know he and his family were safe while thanking the firefighters who were “fighting their butts off.”
“Just want to update everyone that we are safe,” he wrote. “Got a ton of messages from amazing concerned friends but want to let them all know we are safe! Took us a bit to evacuate out of there and get cell service again but we took our dog and essentials and are safe and praying for the best.”
Hey gang we just got our service on as we had to evacuate our home again because of the Malibu fires. Just want to update everyone that we are safe. Got a ton of messages from amazing concerned friends but want to let them all know we are safe! Took us a bit to evacuate out of…
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) December 10, 2024
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Jay Glazer Among the Many Unsure When They Will be Able To Return To Their Homes
CNN initially reported that around 6,000 people and 2,000 buildings were under evacuation orders.
“The Franklin Fire has burned through an area larger than five football fields every minute since igniting late Monday night and burning toward Malibu,” the network shared. “The inferno is so intense that it’s altering the weather around it and worsening already extreme conditions.”
Evacuation orders are still in effect, with around 20,000 residents affected. Firefighters are actively working to contain the fire and are receiving ground and air support but are facing immense difficulty given the low humidity and high winds.
The cause of the blaze is still known. However, investigations are underway.
