On December 9, 2024, the Franklin Fire ravaged Malibu, prompting widespread evacuations, including 98-year-old Dick Van Dyke. The legendary actor narrowly escaped the flames, crawling toward his car before neighbors saved him, even extinguishing a fire at his guesthouse. The blaze, fueled by fierce winds, scorched nearly 4,000 acres, threatening properties like Van Dyke’s home, which he had cherished for decades. Meanwhile, singer Cher’s house on the Pacific Coast Highway was spared. Amid the chaos, Van Dyke and his wife, Arlene, discovered their cat, Bobo, was missing, prompting a social media plea for help in locating their pet.