The 4.037-acre blaze began shortly before 11 p.m. Dec. 9 in a Malibu Canyon area where a high volume of dry brush contributed to its rapid spread.

Despite the return of gusting Santa Ana winds, firefighters were able to prevent the Franklin fire in Malibu from spreading overnight, with the blaze remaining at 4,037 acres and containment increasing from 78% to 89%.

Crews have been making steady progress on the Franklin Fire in Malibu Canyon since the red flag conditions subsided.

The Franklin Fire that started in the Malibu area earlier this month is now 100% contained, according to Cal Fire. The fire was first reported on Monday Dec. 9 and quickly grew to over 4,000 acres.