<div class="css-53u6y8"><p class="css-at9mc1 evys1bk0">A wildfire in Malibu, Calif., was burning along the Pacific coastline near Los Angeles on Tuesday, forcing evacuations and burning more than 2,200 acres overnight, according to California fire officials.</p><p class="css-at9mc1 evys1bk0"><a class="css-yywogo" href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12/10/us/malibu-wildfire" title="">Follow our coverage here</a>.</p></div>

<div class="css-53u6y8"><p class="css-at9mc1 evys1bk0">By Tuesday morning, smoke had caused the air quality to worsen in nearby cities to levels unhealthy for some.</p></div>

<div class="css-53u6y8"><p class="css-at9mc1 evys1bk0">Smoke from the fire was largely headed west over the Pacific Ocean, but was also expected to spread over Los Angeles later in the day.</p></div>

See maps of the fire area and smoke forecast.{ai:summary}<p>A wildfire in Malibu, California, has burned over 2,200 acres and prompted evacuations. Smoke has deteriorated air quality in surrounding areas, reaching unhealthy levels for some residents. The smoke is primarily moving west over the Pacific but is expected to affect Los Angeles later. #society</p>

Maps: Tracking the Franklin Fire in Malibu, Calif.

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