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Fire crews battle Southern California blaze that burned 6 homes, led to the evacuation of 16,000
Headline from WTOP Washington DC, on the newest of 5 developments
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (AP) — Fire crews in Southern California worked Saturday to contain a wind-driven blaze that charred hills and burned at least six large coastal homes, prompting the evacuation of thousands of people.
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Fire races through brush in Malibu, prompting evacuation Warnings
Headline from KESQ Palm Springs ·
Multiple Southern California homes are ablaze in a fast-moving wildfire fueled by hot wind
Headline from FOX 21 Colorado Springs ·
New wildfire in Southern California explodes in size, burning multiple homes
Headline from WSVN Miami ·
Photos show wildfire fueled by high winds engulfing coastal homes in Southern California
Headline from WTOP Washington DC ·
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Fire crews battle Southern California blaze that burned 6 homes, led to the evacuation of 16,000
The homes are victim to the Norte fire, which started in the coastal city of San Clemente before wind drove it down into San Juan Capistrano. The fire has been made worse by dry, warm wind gusts known as the Santa Ana winds.
A wind-whipped brushfire ignited in western Malibu today and spread from one to five acres in a matter of about 15 minutes. Within an hour, the incident was estimated at about 35 acres, including various spot fires that erupted as winds pushed the flames forward.
Evacuation orders and warnings were issued Thursday evening as the wind-driven Bryson Fire rapidly spread through brush in the Malibu area amid dangerous Santa Ana wind conditions. The fire, which broke out near Encinal Canyon Road and Mulholland Highway around 5 p.m.
A brush fire erupted in the Malibu area Thursday afternoon as powerful Santa Ana winds and dangerously dry conditions gripped Southern California, prompting officials to issue an evacuation orders and warnings.
The wind-driven Bryson Fire erupted near Mulholland Highway and Encinal Canyon Road in western Malibu, growing to about 20 acres as firefighters deployed ground crews and aircraft. Evacuation warnings were issued for nearby areas, though initial reports said no structures were immediately threatened…
MALIBU, Calif. (KESQ) - Driven by fierce winds, a brush fire raced through open terrain in Malibu today, prompting the evacuation of Campus Vernon Kilpatrick probation camp and the issuance of evacuation orders and warnings. The Bryson Fire broke out shortly before 5 p.m.
MALIBU, Calif. (KESQ) - Driven by fierce winds, a brush fire raced through open terrain in Malibu today, burning near Los Angeles County's Camp Kilpatrick juvenile detention facility and prompting evacuation orders and warnings as it rapidly spread through thick brush.
Several brush fires are burning in Southern California, stoked by hot, windy weather that caused utility companies to shut off electricity for tens of thousands of people around the state
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Several brush fires were burning in Southern California on Friday, stoked by hot, windy weather that’s led to some evacuations and tens of thousands of people in the state waking up in the dark after their electricity was turned off.
A fast-moving fire burned multiple homes in Southern California's hot wind and forced evacuations and power outages. TV footage showed several homes burning Friday in San Juan Capistrano in Orange County, flames engulfing them.
A fast-moving fire burned multiple homes in Southern California as hot, windy weather gripped the region Friday, prompting evacuations and power outages. TV footage on KTLA showed several homes burning in San Juan Capistrano in Orange County, flames engulfing them.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Several brush fires were burning in Southern California on Friday, stoked by hot, windy weather that's led to some evacuations and tens of thousands of people in the state waking up in the dark after their…
Hot, windy weather stokes fires in southern California as utilities shut off power to 150,000 customers as precaution Several brush fires stoked by hot, windy weather forced evacuations in southern California, and tens of thousands of people woke up in the dark after their electricity was turned off…
The Bryson Fire is still ripping through the hills north of Malibu on Friday morning, burning 200 acres with just 5% containment, as officials continue to prompt residents to leave where necessary.
A brush fire burning out of control near Malibu has consumed 200 acres of steep terrain, triggering local evacuations and emergency facility relocations as ferocious Santa Ana winds and record high temperatures sweep across Southern California.
A brush fire burning out of control near Malibu has consumed 200 acres of steep terrain, triggering local evacuations and emergency facility relocations as ferocious Santa Ana winds and record high temperatures sweep across Southern California.
The Bryson Fire burning in the Malibu hills has forced hundreds of evacuations and power outages as it continues to threaten structures Friday morning. All Malibu schools will be closed Friday as a safety precaution. The wildfire broke out shortly before 5 p.m.
The fire, called the Bryson Fire, grew to more than 200 acres amid hot and windy conditions. As of Friday morning, it was 17% contained, according to Cal Fire.
