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Wildfire in Malibu explodes to 200 acres, evacuations orders issued
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Key Points:
- The Bryson Fire rapidly spread to 200 acres near Encinal Canyon Road and Mulholland Highway in Malibu by Thursday evening, with 0% containment reported by CAL FIRE.
- Mandatory evacuation orders were issued for zones KAN-U017 and SYC-U016-A, while evacuation warnings cover multiple surrounding areas, including parts of Malibu.
- Firefighting efforts included aerial water drops by fixed-wing planes and helicopters, with dangerous Santa Ana wind conditions and a Red Flag Warning complicating containment.
- Power outages due to Southern California Edison’s Public Safety Power Shutoffs affected parts of Malibu, prompting officials to urge residents to prepare for further evacuations.
- The fire’s cause is still under investigation, and residents are advised to monitor updates and use the Genasys Protect evacuation map for current information.
