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Suspect Arrested as Bryson Fire Spreads to 200 Acres

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 2:34 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

LA Fire Battles Blaze

L.A. County Fire Department reported a 200-acre Bryson Fire in Malibu.
The department ordered evacuations for Encinal Canyon, warning canyons, beaches, and Leo Carrillo Park.
Southern California Edison cut power to 60,000 customers in Malibu and Ventura counties.
Los Angeles County Probation Department transferred 38 youths from Camp Kilpatrick to Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall.
Fire crews deployed over 300 personnel during a red-flag warning with 20-30 mph Santa Ana winds.

Summary

Edison Plans Shutoffs

The 2025 Palisades Fire, driven by Santa Ana winds, killed 12 and razed mansions.
Authorities determined the blaze originated from a deliberately set fire by a 29-year-old suspect.
Mayor Karen Bass faced criticism for her handling of the 2025 fires.
Southern California Edison is evaluating safety shutoffs that could affect 207,000 customers, 105,000 in Ventura County.
Red-flag parking bans were imposed in Very High Fire Hazard zones, with illegal vehicles towed.

History

Historical Context

The Cedar Fire ignited on Oct 25 2003 near Ramona, spreading under Santa Ana winds to destroy 2,820 structures and kill 15 people. It caused $1.3 billion in damages and prompted CAL Fire’s 2005 Wildfire Act and stricter building codes. Today’s Malibu and Palisades blazes echo that wind-driven devastation, leading to similar evacuations and utility shutoffs.

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LA Fire Battles Blaze

L.A. County Fire Department reported a 200-acre Bryson Fire in Malibu.
The department ordered evacuations for Encinal Canyon, warning canyons, beaches, and Leo Carrillo Park.
Southern California Edison cut power to 60,000 customers in Malibu and Ventura counties.
Los Angeles County Probation Department transferred 38 youths from Camp Kilpatrick to Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall.
Fire crews deployed over 300 personnel during a red-flag warning with 20-30 mph Santa Ana winds.

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