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Evacuation orders and warnings in place while fire crews battle Bryson Fire in Malibu

MALIBU, Calif. (NBC, KYMA) - Evacuation orders and warnings as fire crews battle a fast-moving brush fire.

The fire, called the Bryson Fire, grew to more than 200 acres amid hot and windy conditions.

It's burning in rugged terrain in the Santa Monica Mountains, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

As of Friday morning, it was 17% contained, according to Cal Fire.

Authorities issued an evacuation order for the Encinal Canyon Area near Trancas Canyon. Other surrounding areas, including Zuma Beach, were also under evacuation warnings.

The Red Cross has opened an emergency shelter in an area high school for those evacuees.

Officials said no structures have been lost and no injuries have been reported.

The cause of the fire has not yet been released. To keep up-to-date on the Bryson Fire, click here.

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