The Bryson Fire has spread over 41 hectares. (Getty Images/AFP pic)MALIBU: A brush fire in the mountains west of Los Angeles prompted evacuation warnings from officials on Thursday, as powerful winds risked spreading the blaze rapidly.

The incident, dubbed the Bryson Fire by fire officials, was first reported around 5pm local time north of Malibu, California.

It had spread to 41 hectares as of 6.30 pm Thursday, according to the forestry and fire protection department (CAL FIRE).

The Los Angeles County Fire Department issued an evacuation order for the Encinal Canyon area of Malibu, with surrounding areas under evacuation warnings.