Malibu Brush Fire Sparks Evacuation Orders as Blaze Grows to 80 Acres

A fast-moving brush fire, now known as the Bryson Fire, ignited in Malibu, Calif. Thursday evening, prompting evacuation orders and additional warnings in the area. The now 80-acree blaze was reported near Mulholland Highway and Encinal Canyon Road just before 5 p.m., the Los Angeles County Fire Department shared. At the time of writing, the fire had 0% containment. The cause of the fire is under investigation. In response to the blaze, authorities issued evacuation orders for the Encinal Canyon area, which is located near Trancas Canyon. Neighboring areas also faced evacuation warnings. . . .