Bryson Fire puts Malibu residents on evacuation warning
Residents near Encinal Canyon were warned they may have to leave as the Bryson Fire started in the Woolsey fire's burn scar. Winds have eased and firefighters are gaining ground, though rain could bring its own hazards.
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What happened
The Bryson Fire prompted warnings that people near Encinal Canyon in Malibu may need to evacuate. The blaze ignited in the burn scar of the Woolsey fire, reigniting trauma among the town's fire survivors. By October 18, Santa Ana winds had died down and firefighters were gaining ground on the Bryson, Norte and Henderson fires.
Why it matters
Such back-to-back ignitions are jeopardizing the long-term viability of the local ecosystem, according to the reports. Rain expected to follow the easing winds could bring risks of its own.
Timeline
- Oct 15, 9:09 PM ET: Residents near Encinal Canyon in Malibu were warned they may need to evacuate as the Bryson Fire broke out.
- Oct 17, 8:00 AM ET: A new fire ignited in the Woolsey burn scar, adding to a pattern of quick repeat fires that threatens the ecosystem.
- Oct 17, 12:59 PM ET: Malibu neighbors leaned on each other as the Bryson fire brought back memories of past blazes.
- Oct 18, 12:58 PM ET: Firefighters gained ground as Santa Ana winds eased, while incoming rain was expected to bring new risks.
Coverage
- Southern California fires ease as Santa Ana winds die down. But rain could bring new risks (Los Angeles Times)
- As Bryson fire reignites trauma in Malibu, neighbors lean on each other (Los Angeles Times)
- Just 8 years after Woolsey, a new fire ignites in its burn scar (Los Angeles Times)
- Bryson Fire prompts evacuation warnings in Malibu (laist.com)
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