Malibu Bryson Fire reaches full containment
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: LAFD Chief Marrone talks Bryson Fire
LAFD Chief Anthony Marrone speaks with Good Day LA's Gigi Graciette about the latest containment efforts on the Bryson Fire affecting thousands in Malibu.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. - Firefighters reached full containment of the Bryson Fire in Malibu while holding the blaze to 146 acres, providing a critical buffer against the Santa Ana winds that swept through Southern California last week.
What we know:
The Bryson Fire erupted shortly before 5 p.m. Thursday near Campus Vernon Kilpatrick along Encinal Canyon Road, quickly spreading across open terrain under intense offshore winds.
Incident commanders initially called a second alarm, deploying ground crews, water-dropping helicopters, and fixed-wing air tankers to secure perimeter lines in difficult terrain.
Early aerial assessments briefly estimated the fire near 200 acres before precise mapping confirmed the burn area at 146 acres.
Officials give latest update on Bryson Fire
Evacuation warnings were issued for a large area stretching from near Malibu Road and Pacific Coast Highway to Leo Carrillo State Beach. An evacuation order was subsequently issued in the more immediate area, including Zuma and Trancas canyons.
Earlier over the weekend, Cal Fire and the Los Angeles County Fire Department reported 721 personnel assigned to the response, supported by 65 fire engines and aerial units, including specialized CL-415 Super Scoopers leased from Quebec.
No homes or commercial properties were damaged or destroyed.
One firefighter sustained a minor injury and was transported to a local hospital in stable condition as a precaution, according to officials.
What we don't know:
Cause under investigation
Fire officials have not yet determined the cause of the Bryson Fire.
The Source: This report is based on official updates issued by Cal Fire, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and the National Weather Service. Additional reporting incorporates live press conference statements from Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsay Horvath, Fire Chief Anthony Marrone, Sheriff Robert Luna, and Emergency Management Director Kevin McGowan, along with direct interviews and local emergency management advisories.