On Thursday, October 15, a small brush fire broke out in the Santa Monica Mountains, while L.A. was under a warning for Santa Ana winds.
The Bryson Fire started around 5 p.m. near Encinal Canyon Road and Mulholland Highway in western Malibu. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph are forecast for Friday.
Where things currently stand with the Bryson Fire
As of 8:26 a.m. Friday, according to CAL FIRE’s official site:
- Size: 147 acres
- Containment: 17%
Decker Road is fully closed in both directions. Additionally, Mulholland Highway at Westlake Boulevard and Kanan Road at Mulholland Highway are closed. The cause is still under investigation.
The fire is being managed by a unified command of the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LAFD), the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office, and CAL FIRE’s San Bernardino Unit. You can follow its progress on CAL FIRE’s 3D incident map.
❗ Disclaimer: We are a small editorial team doing our best to keep this content updated, but things can often change quickly. Please consult each official organization’s website and social media we’ve shared below for the latest information. Stay safe, Los Angeles.
Current evacuation orders and warnings
The current order covers residents around the intersection of Encinal Canyon Road and Mulholland Highway, while areas along Pacific Coast Highway and Point Dume State Beach are under warnings. If you’re in a warning zone, here’s how to prepare for an emergency evacuation.
You can check the Bryson Fire Status Updates page for the latest on evacuation orders and warnings:
- Evacuation orders (leave now)
- KAN-U017
- SYC-U016-A
- Evacuation warnings (be ready to leave now)
- CRN-U019
- LBO-U018
- LEO-U015
- MAL-C113
- MAL-C114
- MCR-U021-A
- MLK-U020
- SYC-U016-B
- SYC-U016-C
- SYC-U016-D
- VST-U046
- WLV-C201
Evacuation shelters
As shared by Ready L.A. County:
- People: Agoura High School, 28545 W. Driver Ave., Agoura Hills
- Small animals: Agoura Animal Care Center, 29525 Agoura Blvd., Agoura Hills
- Large animals: Pierce College Equestrian Center, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills
How to sign up for Los Angeles County emergency alerts
All Angelenos should sign up for emergency alerts at NotifyLA.org and LAFD notifications at lafd.org/alerts.
How to stay safe during wildfires
- Stay informed: Follow local news, weather reports, and emergency notifications. You can sign up for Listos California alerts here.
- Prepare your home: If you can, remove flammable vegetation and debris.
- Make an evacuation plan: Know more than one route out, set up a way to reach family, friends, or housemates, and pack an emergency kit with essentials.
- Follow evacuation orders: If an order is issued, leave right away. Don’t wait for more instructions.
- L.A. County updates: lacounty.gov/emergency
- San Bernardino County: sbcfire.org/readysetgofire
- Ventura County: readyventuracounty.org/wildfire
Learn more
- Learn more about what the Santa Ana winds are and how they impact wildfires
- Learn how to prepare for an emergency evacuation during wildfires
