Three schools shut down by the Franklin Fire in Malibu are reopening Monday and a fourth remains closed for repairs as containment of the 4,037-acre brushfire has grown to 49%, authorities said.

Cooler weather and diminishing winds on Thursday were easing the battle against the widespread wildfire affecting many Hollywood stars in the California coastal city of Malibu. About 30% of the so-called Franklin fire has been successfully contained due to a large-scale firefighting operation,