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Crews continue to tamp down Bryson Fire near Malibu. Containment at 83%
The Bryson Fire began Thursday in in the Santa Monica Mountains and at one point threatened thousands of homes amid hot, dry, windy weather.
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Containment reached 83% Monday as crews continue surrounding and mopping up the Bryson Fire in the Santa Monica Mountain above Malibu. All evacuation orders and warnings were lifted over the weekend, according to fire authorities.
Officials say some Malibu residents should continue to stay alert, with evacuation advisories remaining in place in two areas.
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The fire ignited Thursday near where Encinal Canyon Road and Mulholland Highway meet in the Santa Monicas and came amid wind gusts over 50 mph, dry vegetation and a heat wave that pushed temperatures into the 90s. It led to several evacuation warnings and orders, as far south as Point Dume.
Roads that were closed have reopened, and Southern California Edison has restored power to residents in Malibu, according to the city.
Local officials said classes would be back in session Monday morning for schools in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, including Malibu High, Malibu Middle, Malibu Elementary and Webster Elementary.
One firefighter was injured, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said.
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The basics
- Acreage: 146.2 acres
- Containment: 83% as of Oct. 19
- Deaths: None reported
- Injuries: One firefighter
- Structures destroyed: None reported
Evacuation map and orders
All evacuations and warnings lifted since Saturday evening.
Evacuation advisories remain in place for:
- KAN-U017
- SYC-U016-A
See L.A. County's map for more detail.
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- Resources for fire victims, evacuees and first responders
- If you want to help fire victims, resist the urge to volunteer
- How to help find lost pets
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- What to do — and not do — when you get home after a wildfire
- How to make an insurance claim
- How to safely clean up wildfire ash
What to do for your kids:
- How to talk to children about wildfires and losing a home
- What parents should know about wildfire air quality
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