Authorities shut down beaches across Malibu Sunday evening because of ongoing lightning strikes in the area. The closures were announced by the Los Angeles County Fire Department shortly before 4:25 p.m., according to the City of Malibu.
WHO:Los Angeles County Fire Department; City of Malibu
WHAT:Beaches across Malibu were closed due to lightning in the area.
WHEN:Sep 6, 2026
WHERE:Malibu, CA
WHY:Ongoing lightning strikes in the area prompted the beach closures.
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