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Malibu Wildfire 97 Percent Contained

More Than 14,000 People Evacuated

Posted: 9:33 am EST November 24, 2007Updated: 11:17 pm EST November 26, 2007

The wildfire that burned more than 50 homes in Malibu is nearly under control.

The fire is 97 percent contained, and full containment is expected by Tuesday.

Fifty-three homes were lost, but officials said it could have been worse if not for the preparations and a lucky break in the weather.

Fire officials routinely position crews in advance when hot, dry Santa Ana winds are forecast.

But fires last month in Southern California destroyed nearly 2,200 homes and burned 800 square miles. But just six homes, two businesses and a church burned down in Malibu in those fires.

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Brad Nitz
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From Meteorologist Brad Nitz:

Flash Flood Watch in effect Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning, issued for 2-4" expected as Ida passes nearby. The forecast this week is highly dependent on Hurricane Ida's path.

This evening: Mostly clear and cool.

Monday: Increasing clouds. Rain moves in Monday night. Low in the low 50s, high near 70.

Tuesday: Cloudy, windy, heavy rain likely. Low in the mid 50s, high in the low 60s.

Wednesday: Clearing skies. Low near 50, high in the mid 60s.

3 - Day Forecast
Sun
Clear
75
Mon
Partly Cloudy
69
Tue
Wind and Rain
63
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From Meteorologist Brad Nitz:

Flash Flood Watch in effect Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning, issued for 2-4" expected as Ida passes nearby. The forecast this week is highly dependent on Hurricane Ida's path.

This evening: Mostly clear and cool.

Monday: Increasing clouds. Rain moves in Monday night. Low in the low 50s, high near 70.

Tuesday: Cloudy, windy, heavy rain likely. Low in the mid 50s, high in the low 60s.

Wednesday: Clearing skies. Low near 50, high in the mid 60s.

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