# Hot winds spark Southern California fires

> Southern California faces intense fires as power outages spread.
- Title: Hot winds spark Southern California fires · ABC7 San Francisco
- Summary: Southern California faces intense fires as power outages spread. Southern California's hot, windy weather has sparked multiple brush fires, leading to…
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- Source: ABC7 San Francisco — https://abc7news.com/post/malibu-bryson-fire-hot-windy-weather-stokes-brush-fires-southern-california-pge-turns-power-off-many/19944806
- Published: 2026-10-16T19:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: malibu, bryson fire, southern california, power outages, santa ana winds, wildfires, evacuations, california, news, local
## Hot, windy weather stokes brush fires
Southern California's hot, windy weather has sparked multiple brush fires, prompting evacuations and power outages across the state.
## Malibu Bryson Fire threatens facilities
The Bryson Fire in Malibu reached 250 acres by Friday morning, threatening a Los Angeles County juvenile detention facility that was evacuated Thursday night.
## Santa Ana winds forecast
Santa Ana winds, dry warm gusts from 20 to 40 mph, are expected to reach 50 to 70 mph in some areas, increasing fire risk across southern california.
## Power outages affect 175,000 customers
Over 175,000 customers in northern, central, and southern california lost power as of Friday due to utility shutdowns to prevent wildfires.
## Multiple fires in Southern California
Orange County's San Clemente fire grew to 200 acres, while fires in Azusa and Camp Pendleton prompted evacuations and threatened structures.
## Historical context of fires
In January 2025, the Palisades Fire killed 12 people and destroyed homes, linked to a transmission tower spark from Southern California Edison.
## Fire weather warnings active
A Red Flag Warning for mountainous areas in Ventura and Los Angeles counties remains in effect through Friday night, urging vigilance against rapid fire spread.
## Power outages expected to last
Pacific Gas and Electric Company warned that power interruptions could last through Saturday afternoon for customers from the Central Coast to the Sierra Nevada.
## Evacuations and fire risks
Over 400 firefighters battled the Bryson Fire overnight, with Santa Ana winds expected to intensify fire risks through Friday afternoon and Saturday night.
## Key takeaway

Southern California's hot, windy weather has sparked multiple brush fires, leading to evacuations and over 175,000 power outages across the state.