Bryson Fire: See Malibu Fire Perimeter Map, Evacuation Orders

MALIBU, CA — A wildfire that broke out in the mountains north of Malibu grew to 147 acres by Friday morning as firefighters gained 17% containment on the blaze amid worsening Santa Ana winds.

The Bryson Fire, burning near the 400 block of Encinal Canyon Road, west of Mulholland Highway, broke out shortly before 5 p.m. Thursday, according to fire officials.

Firefighters responded to the fast-moving blaze, with a second alarm issued as winds pushed the flames forward and sparked spot fires.

Water- and retardant-dropping helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft were dispatched to the scene to help subdue the flames, which were burning in largely inaccessible terrain.

There was no immediate word on what caused the blaze.

As of Friday morning, evacuation orders were in place for areas including Zuma and Trancas canyons, while evacuation warnings covered a broader stretch of Malibu extending toward Leo Carrillo State Beach, as well as more northern areas toward Agoura Hills.

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City News Service contributed to this report.