# Malibu Wildfire Evacuations and Power Shutoffs

> Wind-driven wildfire forces Malibu evacuations and power cuts for thousands.
- Title: Malibu Wildfire Evacuations and Power Shutoffs | Shortify
- Summary: Wind-driven wildfire forces Malibu evacuations and power cuts for thousands. A wind-fueled wildfire in Malibu burned 200+ acres, triggering evacuations and…
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- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/15/us-news/malibu-bryson-fire-triggers-evacuation-warnings-and-power-shutoff
- Published: 2026-10-16T00:38:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: malibu, bryson fire, evacuation warnings, power shutoffs, santa ana winds, los angeles county, news, entertainment
## 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.
## Key takeaway

A wind-fueled wildfire in Malibu burned 200+ acres, triggering evacuations and power shutoffs for 63,000 Southern California customers.