U.S.BREAKING NEWS
Malibu fire spreading rapidly overnight, prompting more evacuations
The Bryson Fire has burned two hundred acres in the hills north of Malibu with just five percent containment, and officials are still telling residents to leave where necessary.
On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN NewsroomPublished
At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “Malibu fire ‘spreading rapidly’ overnight prompting more evacuations”.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 10:18 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Malibu.
- BBN covered this story before: Malibu Wildfire Doubles to 200 Acres as Evacuations Continue (October 16).
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What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThis just in: the Bryson Fire is still burning through the hills north of Malibu this morning, at two hundred acres with only five percent containment.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe New York Post reports officials are urging more residents to leave where necessary.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThis is analysis, but if you live anywhere near those hills, pack now: documents, medications, pets, phone chargers.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEvacuation orders change fast, so check your local alerts.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorFive percent containment means the fire is mostly doing as it likes.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorWe don't yet know what started it, and we're still waiting on word about damage.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAgain, the Bryson Fire, north of Malibu, two hundred acres, five percent contained. We'll bring you updates as they come in.
The story so far
- Bryson Fire Ignites Near Calamigos Ranch In Malibu · Deadline
- Wind-fueled wildfire breaks out in Malibu as power cut to thousands… · New York Post
- Bryson Fire Passes 100 Acres in Malibu, Orders Issued · Deadline
- Malibu Wildfire Doubles to 200 Acres as Evacuations Continue · KTLA
- Malibu fire spreading rapidly overnight, prompting more evacuations (this story)
- Shapiro mansion revamp, Fifa Peace Prize review, Malibu fire · New York Post
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