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Bryson Fire forces evacuations near Malibu as firefighters work containment

Fire chief Anthony Marrone put the blaze at 146 acres Friday, and no fatalities or structure losses had been reported.

Updated Oct 17, 2026 · 02:10 UTC5 reports

Latest update: Officials reported no fatalities or structure damage from the Bryson Fire near Malibu, while one firefighter was treated for minor injuries.

The short version

  • A fast-moving Bryson Fire near Malibu has forced evacuations after starting Thursday in the Santa Monica Mountains.[NBC News · Deutsche Welle]
  • Fire chief Anthony Marrone said Friday the blaze was 146 acres, while another report put it at about 200 acres.[NBC News · The Guardian · Deutsche Welle]
  • Utilities cut power to about 127,000 customers statewide, while another report cites more than 150,000 customers affected.[The Guardian · Deutsche Welle]
  • No fatalities or structure losses had been reported as of Friday morning, and one firefighter sustained minor injuries.[NBC News]

Key facts

  • The Bryson Fire began just before 5 p.m. Thursday on Encinal Canyon Road in the Santa Monica Mountains.[NBC News]
  • A fast-moving Bryson Fire near Malibu has forced evacuations.[NBC News · Deutsche Welle]
  • Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said Friday the fire was at 146 acres.[NBC News]
  • Another report puts the Bryson Fire at about 200 acres and says it threatened a Los Angeles County juvenile detention facility.[The Guardian · Deutsche Welle]
  • Over 400 firefighters and more than 75 ground and aerial resources are assigned to the fire, according to Marrone.[NBC News]
  • Power companies cut supply to about 127,000 customers across California to reduce spark risk.[Deutsche Welle]
  • Another report says utilities shut off power to more than 150,000 customers statewide.[The Guardian]
  • No fatalities or structure losses had been reported as of Friday morning, and one firefighter sustained minor injuries.[NBC News]

What remains uncertain

  • Reported acreage differs: Marrone's 146-acre figure conflicts with other reports of about 200 acres, so the current size is unsettled.[NBC News · The Guardian · Deutsche Welle]
  • Firefighter counts differ: one outlet reports over 400 firefighters, while another reports more than 285 battling the fire overnight.[NBC News · The Guardian]
  • Customers affected by power shutoffs vary between reports, at about 127,000 and more than 150,000.[The Guardian · Deutsche Welle]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.