Fire near Malibu prompts evacuations as winds threaten spread

Summary

A fast-moving wildfire near Malibu has prompted evacuation orders in Southern California, Deutsche Welle reports, and stronger overnight winds threaten to spread the flames further. Le Monde reports that the US National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for the area through Saturday evening, citing high winds and low humidity that could increase wildfire activity.

Timeline

1. Le Monde

   16 Oct 2026, 03:23 UTCSource ↗

   Le Monde reports that the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for the area through Saturday evening, as high winds and low humidity could increase wildfire activity.

2. Deutsche Welle

   16 Oct 2026, 08:33 UTCSource ↗

   Deutsche Welle reports that wildfires near Malibu have forced evacuations as stronger overnight winds threaten further spread.