Wind-fueled wildfire races through Malibu as power cut to thousands of homes

A wind-fueled brushfire raced through western Malibu Thursday, exploding to more than 100 acres as fierce Santa Ana winds fanned the flames near a juvenile detention facility and prompted evacuation orders. Dubbed the Bryson Fire, the blaze broke out shortly before 5 p.m. near Encinal Canyon Road and Mulholland Highway, close to Los Angeles County’s Camp Kilpatrick, according to fire officials. The flames quickly tore through thick brush, growing from roughly a half-acre to five acres in just 15 minutes before ballooning to 20 acres within 30 minutes. By about an hour after ignition, the fire had scorched at least 40 acres, with wind-driven spot fires erupting ahead of the main blaze. 4 A wind-fueled brushfire erupted in western Malibu Thursday afternoon, rapidly spreading to 35 acres and prompting evacuation warnings as firefighters rushed to contain the flames. Fox 11 An evacuation order and warnings were issued across a broad swath of western Malibu, extending to Leo Carrillo State Park and the coast. Residents in affected areas were urged to monitor official alerts and be ready to flee if conditions deteriorate. Evacuation Order: •KAN-U017 Explore More Hero bystander shot and killed Oregon elementary school teen gunman after deadly rampage: police Donor slaps suit against Guilfoyle, threatens to release dirt on Trump if fraudster isn’t extradited FIT student dead after being drugged, raped in her NYC dorm: prosecutor Evacuation Warning: •LEO-U015 •MAL-C113 •MAL-C114 •SYC-U016 4 Dubbed the Bryson Fire, the blaze broke out around 4:40 p.m. near Mulholland Highway and Encinal Canyon Road, close to Camp Kilpatrick, according to fire radio traffic. Fox 11 There were no immediate reports of injuries, and officials had not determined what sparked the blaze. No structures were immediately threatened in initial reports from crews at the scene. The fire erupted as powerful Santa Ana winds battered the Southland, prompting red flag warnings for critical fire danger across much of the region through at least Saturday. 4 Evacuation warnings were issued for zones KAN-U017, LEO-U015 and SYC-U016. 4 Fire crews dispatched additional ground and aerial resources as the blaze spread. ABC7 The dangerous conditions also triggered widespread utility shutoffs. Power was cut in central and western Malibu around 4 p.m. Thursday, affecting traffic signals, as public safety power shutoffs remained in effect for more than 63,000 Southern California customers — including nearly 58,000 in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters California Post News : Facebook , Instagram , TikTok , X , YouTube , WhatsApp , LinkedIn California Post Sports Facebook , Instagram , TikTok , YouTube , X California Post Opinion California Post Newsletters : Sign up here! California Post App : Download here! Home delivery : Sign up here! Page Six Hollywood : Sign up here!