Malibu Declares Fire Emergency, Expedites Encampment Removals

Malibu declares wildfire emergency, 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.

Malibu declares local emergency to clear homeless encampments as fire risk climbs

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 [...]

Malibu declares emergency to rid streets of homeless encampment eyesores

An upscale California city is declaring an emergency that will allow it to take down unsightly local homeless encampments, officials announced Thursday.

Amid fire danger, Malibu declares emergency to clear homeless encampments

Citing dangerously dry brush, the city approved the declaration to reduce the risk of fires associated with homeless individuals cooking outdoors or using fires to keep warm at night.

Malibu declares local emergency to clear more homeless encampments amid fire weather

The declaration allows the city to expedite the removal of homeless encampments in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

Malibu declares local emergency to clear homeless encampments amid wildfire conditions

The declaration allows the city to remove homeless encampments in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones within one day. During normal conditions, state law requires a more extensive notice process, according to the City of Malibu.