CALIFORNIA HIT by 3 WILDFIRES — 207,000 Could Lose Power, People Evacuated (Latest Updates)

Southern California Wildfires: Malibu and Camp Pendleton Fires Spread as Santa Ana Winds Strengthen Wildfires erupted across Southern California on Thursday, October 15, 2026, as powerful Santa Ana winds fueled fast-moving flames from Camp Pendleton near San Diego to the hills above Malibu. The Henderson fire burned more than 1,000 acres inside the Marine Corps base and remained at zero percent containment by Thursday evening. Meanwhile, the Peak fire in Azusa and the Bryson fire near Malibu triggered evacuation orders and warnings as crews worked to protect nearby communities. The threat extends well beyond the active fire lines. Forecasters warned of sustained winds of 20 to 40 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 50 to 70 mph in some mountain areas. Utilities began shutting off electricity to reduce the risk of power-line ignitions, potentially affecting hundreds of thousands of customers across California. State officials also activated emergency response resources and positioned additional firefighters, engines, and aircraft ahead of critical fire weather. In this video, we examine the Henderson, Peak, and Bryson fires, the expanding evacuation zones, and the powerful Santa Ana winds driving the danger. We also explain California’s precautionary power shutoffs, the statewide emergency response, and the longer-term threat of mudslides if heavy winter rain falls on burned hillsides. The danger may continue through Friday night, with winds expected to ease on Saturday. Meanwhile, concerns about a potentially strong El Niño and a wetter winter are raising questions about the risks facing fire-scarred communities in the months ahead. Global Weather covers natural disasters and extreme weather events as they develop, using sourced reporting and avoiding unsupported speculation. CHAPTERS 00:20 - Southern California Wildfires Spread as Santa Ana Winds Strengthen 01:03 - Henderson Fire Burns More Than 1,000 Acres at Camp Pendleton 01:45 - Interstate 5 Closures and New Fires Near Azusa and Malibu 02:27 - Peak Fire in Azusa Prompts Evacuation Warnings 03:11 - Bryson Fire Explodes Above Malibu 03:54 - Malibu Evacuations Expand as Flames Continue Spreading 04:37 - Santa Ana Winds Raise Fears of Another Deadly Firestorm 05:21 - Forecast Calls for Gusts Up to 70 MPH 06:04 - California Utilities Cut Power to Reduce Fire Risk 06:48 - Los Angeles Fire Department Prepares for Extreme Conditions 07:30 - Governor Newsom Activates Statewide Emergency Response 08:12 - Tropical Storm Rachel Adds to California’s Disaster Risks 08:55 - El Niño Raises Concerns About Future Mudslides 09:38 - Fires Remain Active as Critical Wind Conditions Continue SOURCES California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Associated Press (AP) The Guardian SBS News #CaliforniaWildfires #MalibuFire #CampPendletonFire #BrysonFire #PeakFire #SantaAnaWinds #CaliforniaFireSeason #WildfireEvacuations #LosAngelesCounty #SouthernCalifornia #RedFlagWarning #ElNino #October2026 #GlobalWeather