Bryson fire burns 200 acres in Malibu, evacuation orders issued
A wildfire in Malibu, the Bryson fire, expanded to 200 acres and prompted evacuation orders for Encinal Canyon and a warning for a larger area as crews battled the blaze with aircraft and helicopters.
Key points
- Bryson fire burned 200 acres by Thursday night in Malibu.
- Evacuation orders were issued for Encinal Canyon near Trancas Canyon.
- A broader evacuation warning covered much of Malibu.
- Fixed‑wing aircraft and water‑dropping helicopters fought the fire until sunset.
- The Henderson fire at Camp Pendleton burned 1,404 acres and briefly closed the 5 Freeway.
Malibu wildfire expands to 200 acres
The Bryson fire burned 200 acres as of Thursday night in Malibu, California.
The blaze erupted shortly before 5 p.m. and prompted evacuation orders for the Encinal Canyon area near Trancas Canyon, while a broader portion of Malibu was placed under an evacuation warning.
Multiple fixed-wing aircraft and water‑dropping helicopters fought the fire until sunset.
At nearby Camp Pendleton, the Henderson fire burned 1,404 acres on Thursday and briefly closed the 5 Freeway.
Meteorologist Mike Wofford of the National Weather Service in Oxnard said Friday would mark the peak of the Santa Ana event, with wind speeds about 10 mph greater than on Thursday.
“High wind warnings and strong wind advisories look good for much of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties with peak winds likely in the 50 to 70 mph range through late morning or early afternoon before gradually weakening,” the National Weather Service forecast said.
The forecast also noted that wind gusts could reach between 25 and 45 mph on Friday.
“Residents need to take these conditions seriously and prepare now,” L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said Thursday.
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What caused the Bryson fire in Malibu?
The article does not state a cause for the Bryson fire.
How many acres did the Bryson fire burn?
The Bryson fire burned 200 acres as of Thursday night.
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