Hot, windy weather has stoked brushfires in southern California, prompting evacuations and power shutoffs affecting 150,000 customers as a precautionary measure.
Evacuation orders were issued in Malibu, with warnings extending across the Santa Monica Mountains. Firefighters also worked to contain fires in Azusa and Camp Pendleton, a military base north of San Diego. The Bryson fire, which grew to about 200 acres, threatened a juvenile detention facility and was 17% contained as of Friday morning.
Strong Santa Ana winds, high temperatures, and dry vegetation are expected to keep fire risks high through the weekend. Utilities shut off power to 150,000 customers across the state to prevent fires sparked by power equipment. The Getty Villa museum near Malibu closed temporarily due to the fire, and state parks in the Santa Monica Mountains are also closed.
Why it matters
Power shutoffs and evacuations disrupt daily life and strain emergency resources in southern California.
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What to watch
Watch whether Los Angeles county fire chief Anthony Marrone updates fire threat levels as Santa Ana winds persist.
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