Bryson Fire Erupts in Malibu as Evacuation Orders Issued: What We Know

Evacuation orders and warnings have been issued as a wildfire has quickly spread in California's Malibu area amid dangerous Santa Ana wind conditions.

The Bryson Fire has burned 102 acres in about two hours, according to Cal Fire. The wind-driven blaze was reported around 5 p.m. local time near the intersection of Mulholland Highway and Encinal Canyon Road.

Orders have been issued for the areas designated KAN-U017 and SYC-U016-A, with warnings extending down to the beaches.

Winds are expected to strengthen overnight, with gusts of 50 to 60 mph possible, according to the National Weather Service in Los Angeles.

Karen Bass, mayor of Los Angeles, said her office is “closely monitoring” the growing wildfire.

“While the fire is burning outside of the City of Los Angeles, the LAFD is prepared to respond to any fire threat that could emerge and has predeployed resources across the San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica Mountains, Hollywood Hills, and West LA,” Bass wrote on X.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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