Malibu declares local emergency due to worsening wildfire conditions, allowing city to expedite removal of homeless encampments

Malibu has declared a local emergency due to worsening wildfire conditions, allowing the city to expedite the removal of homeless encampments. The city of Malibu has declared a local emergency, paving the way for officials to clear homeless encampments ahead of peak wildfire season. The Malibu City Council approved the emergency declaration Aug.

10, allowing encampments to be cleared the same day notices are issued. City officials fear a spark from an encampment could be whipped [...]