NFL insider Jay Glazer was among thousands of California residents forced to evacuate as the Franklin Fire rapidly spread through the Malibu area. The wildfire, which ignited late Monday night, has already burned over 2,200 acres and continues to pose a significant threat to homes, businesses, and lives.
On Tuesday, Glazer took to social media to confirm his safety after fleeing his home. The FOX NFL Sunday personality expressed gratitude to the firefighters battling the blaze and reassured his followers that he and his loved ones, including his dog, were safe.
“Just want to update everyone that we are safe,” Glazer 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.”
A Rapidly Spreading Inferno
The Franklin Fire has wreaked havoc on the region, fueled by critically low humidity and 40-mph winds. According to CNN, the fire has consumed an area equivalent to more than five football fields every minute since it began, intensifying as it advanced toward Malibu. The blaze has already placed approximately 6,000 people and 2,000 structures under evacuation orders.
“The inferno is so intense that it’s altering the weather around it and worsening already extreme conditions,” CNN reported. The combination of high winds and dry conditions has left firefighters facing an uphill battle, with no significant improvement in weather conditions expected until Wednesday.
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Impact on the Community
The city of Malibu has issued a closure of all schools until further notice and urged residents to avoid the area due to the ongoing danger. Pepperdine University students were instructed to shelter in place as flames approached, tripling in size within just one hour on Tuesday morning. Thousands of residents have also lost power, adding to the challenges of evacuation and safety.
A statement from Malibu officials warned that the fire continues to pose a “significant threat” and called for cooperation from all residents in heeding evacuation orders.
Glazer’s Message of Gratitude
In his message, Glazer offered heartfelt thanks to the first responders risking their lives to protect the community. “Shout out to the firefighters fighting their butts off right now,” he wrote. Glazer’s post also highlighted the difficulty of evacuating amidst such chaotic conditions, underscoring the bravery and determination of those who managed to flee safely.
An Ongoing Crisis
The Franklin Fire is one of several wildfires currently affecting California during a season marked by extreme weather and environmental challenges. With conditions unlikely to improve in the immediate future, thousands of residents remain displaced, waiting anxiously for updates about their homes and loved ones.
Support for the Community
Messages of support for Glazer and others impacted by the fire have poured in across social media. “Praying for everyone affected by these devastating fires,” one fan wrote. Others echoed sentiments of gratitude toward firefighters and first responders working tirelessly to contain the blaze.
As Glazer and his neighbors begin the long wait for updates on their homes and community, the focus remains on the safety of residents and the heroic efforts of those battling the flames. Our thoughts go out to all those affected by the Franklin Fire during this challenging time.
