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IN PHOTOS: Bryson Fire erupts west of Los Angeles as powerful winds raise wildfire risks

Updated On: 16 October, 2026 11:11 AM IST | Samuel Dsouza

The Bryson Fire near Malibu, California, spread to 101 acres on Thursday, prompting an evacuation order for Encinal Canyon and warnings for nearby areas. A Red Flag Warning remained in effect through Saturday as powerful winds and low humidity raised wildfire risks. (PICS/AFP)

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A firefighting helicopter drops water on the Bryson Fire on October 15, 2026 in Malibu, California. PIC/AFP
A firefighting helicopter drops water on the Bryson Fire on October 15, 2026 in Malibu, California. PIC/AFP
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A brush fire in the mountains west of Los Angeles prompted evacuation warnings from officials on Thursday, as powerful winds risked spreading the blaze rapidly
A brush fire in the mountains west of Los Angeles prompted evacuation warnings from officials on Thursday, as powerful winds risked spreading the blaze rapidly
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The Los Angeles County Fire Department issued an evacuation order for the Encinal Canyon area of Malibu, with surrounding areas under evacuation warnings.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department issued an evacuation order for the Encinal Canyon area of Malibu, with surrounding areas under evacuation warnings.
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"Follow fire and law enforcement directions. Check on neighbors who may need assistance if able to safely do so," Los Angeles County officials said in an emergency warning to residents.
"Follow fire and law enforcement directions. Check on neighbors who may need assistance if able to safely do so," Los Angeles County officials said in an emergency warning to residents.
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Los Angeles County firefighters work to battle the Bryson Fire in Malibu, California, on October 15
Los Angeles County firefighters work to battle the Bryson Fire in Malibu, California, on October 15
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A distant view of the raging Bryson Fire on October 15
A distant view of the raging Bryson Fire on October 15
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A firefighting aircraft in a low-altitude pass drops retardant ahead of the Bryson Fire on October 15
A firefighting aircraft in a low-altitude pass drops retardant ahead of the Bryson Fire on October 15

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