# Malibu Fire Crews Race Dryness

> Firefighters battle Malibu wildfire as Santa Ana winds threaten to worsen conditions.
- Title: Malibu Fire Crews Race Dryness · mint | Shortify
- Summary: Firefighters battle Malibu wildfire as Santa Ana winds threaten to worsen conditions. Malibu wildfire crews work to contain the blaze before Friday's Santa…
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- Source: mint — https://livemint.com/news/malibu-fire-has-crews-racing-dryness-fierce-santa-ana-winds-11792181045772.html
- Published: 2026-10-16T20:04:05+00:00
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- Topics: malibu fire, santa ana winds, los angeles county, bryson fire, firefighters, santa ana windstorm, news, india
## Malibu Fire Threatens
At least one firefighter injured as crews scramble to contain Malibu wildfire before Friday's Santa Ana winds intensify.
## Bryson Fire Status
Bryson Fire has burned 147 acres with 7,200 structures threatened and 17% perimeter contained.
## Santa Ana Winds
Winds may reach 60 mph near fire, up to 80 mph in San Gabriel Mountains by Friday afternoon.
## Fire Director Warning
Kevin McGowan warns fire conditions will spread rapidly due to strong winds and dry conditions.
## Recent Burn Scars
Bryson Fire nears burn scars from Franklin Fire (2024) and Eaton/Palisades fires (2025).
## Power Outages
PG&E and Edison shut off power to 132,000 customers to prevent new fires.
## Key takeaway

Malibu wildfire crews work to contain the blaze before Friday's Santa Ana winds intensify, with one firefighter injured and hundreds deployed.