Pepperdine Monitoring the Bryson Fire Near Encinal Canyon

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University officials are monitoring the Bryson Fire near Encinal Canyon, which is located approximately eight miles northwest of the Malibu campus. Winds are blowing southwest and away from the Malibu campus. The fire does not currently pose a threat to Pepperdine’s Malibu campus. Considerable firefighting resources have been assigned to address this incident. Firefighting aircraft and smoke may be visible from campus.

Please be advised of the following:

  • Community members whose homes are threatened by the fire, evacuation warnings, or any road closures should follow the directions of their local governmental agencies and discuss the situation with their supervisors or professors for accommodations as needed.
  • The Watch Duty app has the latest information on the fire and the Genasys system notes which zones are under evacuation warnings and orders.
  • The Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service will continue through Saturday at 8 PM.
  • The latest information from Pepperdine’s EOC is also available on the University’s Emergency Information Page. As a reminder, the EOC will communicate with the University community. It is good practice to keep electronics charged and to monitor your email and phone.

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