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Malibu Wildfire Evacuations and Power Shutoffs
Wind-driven wildfire forces Malibu evacuations and power cuts for thousands.
In brief
Wind-driven wildfire forces Malibu evacuations and power cuts for thousands. A wind-fueled wildfire in Malibu burned 200+ acres, triggering evacuations and power shutoffs for 63,000 Southern California customers. Originally reported by California Post.
Wildfire outbreak in Malibu
A wind-fueled brushfire raced through western Malibu Thursday, exploding to more than 200 acres.
Fire spread rapidly
The flames grew from half an acre to five acres in 15 minutes before reaching 20 acres within 30 minutes.
Evacuation orders issued
Residents in western Malibu were urged to evacuate as warnings extended to Leo Carrillo State Park and the coast.
Power shutoffs for 63,000
Power was cut for 63,000 Southern California customers including nearly 58,000 in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
The headline
A wind-fueled wildfire in Malibu burned 200+ acres, triggering evacuations and power shutoffs for 63,000 Southern California customers.
