BREAKING: Bryson Fire mapped at 101.5 acres; evacuation order remains in effect
By The Malibu Times · Fri Oct 16 2026
UPDATE, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. — Bryson Fire mapped at 101.5 acres; evacuation order remains in effect
The Bryson Fire has been mapped at 101.5 acres by FIRIS OES Intel 24, according to Watch Duty. The mapped perimeter is available on the Watch Duty incident map under the Active Fire Perimeters layer.
Zone KAN-U017 remains under a Level 3 — Go evacuation order. Residents in this zone should leave immediately.
The updated Level 2 — Set evacuation warning list includes:
CRN-U019, LBO-U018, LEO-U015, MAL-C113, MAL-C114, MCR-U021-A, MLK-U020, SYC-U016-A, SYC-U016-B, SYC-U016-C, SYC-U016-D, VST-U046 and WLV-C201.
Residents in warning zones should prepare to evacuate. Those needing additional time or assistance, including people transporting large animals, should consider leaving early.
Check your address and current evacuation status at protect.genasys.com. Evacuation zones and fire conditions can change rapidly.
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UPDATE, Oct. 15, 6 p.m. — Evacuation order issued
An evacuation order is now in effect for zone KAN-U017 as firefighters respond to the brush fire near Encinal Canyon Road and Mulholland Highway north of Malibu. Residents in this zone are under Level 3 — Go and should leave immediately.
Level 2 — Set evacuation warnings are in effect for CRN-U019, LBO-U018, LEO-U015, MAL-C113, MAL-C114, MCR-U021, MLK-U020, SYC-U016, VST-U046 and WLV-C201. Residents in these zones should prepare to evacuate. Those needing additional time or assistance should consider leaving early.
Check your address and current evacuation status at protect.genasys.com, and follow the Watch Duty incident page for updates.
Dangerous Red Flag conditions continue, and power outages are affecting central and western Malibu. Be prepared for cell service disruptions and malfunctioning traffic signals, and keep roads clear for emergency responders.
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Residents urged to prepare for possible evacuations as Red Flag conditions continue and power outages affect central and western Malibu
Firefighters were responding to a brush fire near Encinal Canyon Road and Mulholland Highway north of Malibu Thursday afternoon, Oct. 15, according to a 5 p.m. City of Malibu emergency update. The city urged residents to prepare for potential evacuations. The update did not identify evacuation orders or affected evacuation zones.
NBC Los Angeles subsequently reported that the blaze, identified as the Bryson Fire, had burned approximately 2 acres, with no structures threatened at the time of its report. Conditions may change quickly.
The fire response comes amid a Red Flag Warning, with Santa Ana winds, low humidity and high temperatures creating dangerous fire conditions through Saturday night. The city warned that any fire start could spread rapidly and grow large.
Power was also out in central and western Malibu as Southern California Edison implemented Public Safety Power Shutoffs. Residents should check SCE’s outage information frequently because affected circuits and restoration estimates can change.
Residents should prepare for disruptions to cell service and traffic signals, gather emergency supplies, charge phones and keep vehicle gas tanks filled. Drivers should approach malfunctioning traffic signals cautiously and come to a complete stop.
The city also advised residents to review evacuation routes and family reunification locations. People with disabilities and horse owners should consider leaving early.
Residents can check their evacuation zone and current evacuation status at protect.genasys.com. Emergency notifications are available through the City of Malibu and Los Angeles County.
If power or cell service is disrupted, residents can monitor emergency information using battery-powered or vehicle AM/FM radios, including local station KBUU at 99.1 FM.
Use extreme caution with equipment that could create sparks, and call 911 to report smoke or fire.
This is a developing story.
