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Malibu Fire Engulfs 100 Acres Amidst Wild Winds
16 Oct
Summary
- Malibu brush fire grew to over 100 acres, threatening a detention facility.
- Thousands faced power outages as strong winds fueled fires across California.
- Additional fires erupted in Azusa and near San Diego, raising concerns.
On October 16, 2026, a rapidly expanding brush fire in Malibu forced thousands of California residents to contend with power outages. The Malibu blaze quickly grew to more than 100 acres, escalating concerns and leading to evacuation orders for a significant portion of the Santa Monica Mountains. The fire also posed a direct threat to a local juvenile detention and rehabilitation facility.
This wildfire event occurred amid dangerously strong winds across California, heightening the risk of further outbreaks. Firefighters were actively working to contain the Malibu fire, with thick black smoke visible above the hills. The incident was compounded by separate fires that ignited in Azusa, north of Los Angeles, and near San Diego at Camp Pendleton.
