Fast-moving wildfires force evacuations near Los Angeles

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 16 Oct, 15:50 · Archive

Multiple brush fires across southern California forced evacuations near Malibu as hot, dry winds fuelled the flames.

Multiple brush fires broke out across southern California, forcing evacuations near the coastal town of Malibu and surrounding areas. The rapidly spreading Bryson Fire, first reported around 5 p.m. local time Thursday, grew to about 81 hectares (200 acres) and threatened a Los Angeles County juvenile detention and rehabilitation facility, which was evacuated Thursday night. Authorities ordered residents to leave the Encinal Canyon area, with surrounding parts of the Santa Monica Mountains placed under evacuation warnings. A large plume of dark smoke rose above the hills and could be seen from miles away.

In Azusa, north of Los Angeles, about 200 firefighters tackled a wind-driven fire that burned more than 16 hectares before crews stopped its forward spread by mid-afternoon. Evacuation orders for a neighbourhood in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains were downgraded to warnings. Further south, a fire at Camp Pendleton military base near San Diego burned more than 3.8 square kilometres, threatening buildings and infrastructure.

The National Weather Service forecast stronger gusts overnight that could intensify the fires. Los Angeles County officials urged residents to follow emergency instructions and said: 'If you feel unsafe due to a fire nearby ... do not wait for an official alert to leave.'

How it is being reported

• California wildfires force evacuations near MalibuA fast-moving fire near Malibu has forced evacuations. Stronger overnight winds threaten to spread the flames further.DW News · 16 Oct, 09:33
• Strong winds fuel fires near Los Angeles as the region recovers from last year's deadly blazesA fast-moving fire near Malibu has forced evacuations. Stronger overnight winds threaten to spread the flames further.DW News · 16 Oct, 09:33
• Fast-moving wildfire breaks out in Los Angeles overnight as winds rageThe flames broke out around 2:50 a.m.New York Post · 14 Oct, 14:40

In this story: Los Angeles · Malibu · Southern California · Bryson Fire · Azusa · Camp Pendleton · Santa Monica Mountains · San Diego

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