Update (8:57pm) : The Bryson Fire has grown to about 40 acres, according to the helicopter coordinator (HLCO). The coordinator said the fire could reach Encinal Canyon Road in about 10 minutes. The fire is spreading, with new flames and spot fires appearing near its front.
The fire is now 20 acres in size, and there is no containment so far. Earlier reporting noted: Azusa Peak Fire: Map, evacuation updates as wildfire burns in Los Angeles County Update (5:01pm EDT) The Peak Fire in Los Angeles County has grown in size. The fire is now 22 acres, per incident command. It was earlier reported at 15 acres.
The Bryson Fire is burning on Encinal Canyon Road, west of Mulholland Highway, in Malibu, according to Watch Duty. Initial story : A fire named Bryson Fire has broken out in Malibu, Los Angeles County, California , as per Watch Duty. Evacuation warnings have been issued.
Earlier reporting noted: Initial story: A fire named Peak Fire has broken out in Azusa, Los Angeles County, California , as per Watch Duty. Earlier reporting noted: Evacuation order and warnings Evacuation order and warnings
How the fire started and grew
As per the New York Post , the Bryson Fire broke out around 4:40pm local time near Mulholland Highway and Encinal Canyon Road, close to Camp Kilpatrick, according to fire radio traffic. Residents can check the fire map and evacuation updated here .
