Mel Gibson lost his home after the wildfire disaster, California suffered huge damage?

Nguyễn KhanhJan 18, 2025 at 16:37

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Mel Gibson's $14.5 million mansion was completely destroyed in the devastating Los Angeles wildfire. The wildfire affected many other celebrities and caused serious consequences.

On January 7, 2025, wildfires began raging in parts of Los Angeles, spreading rapidly due to strong winds and dry weather. When the fires reached the Malibu area, where Mel Gibson lives, he was in Las Vegas recording a podcast with Joe Rogan. Upon receiving the devastating news, the actor could do nothing but wait helplessly.

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On January 15, after several days of evacuation, Mel Gibson was brought back to his villa by firefighters. The scene before his eyes made him emotional: the house that had been his home, a place that held so many memories for 15 years, was now just a pile of ashes. In an interview with NewsNation, Mel Gibson shared: "Obviously it was pretty devastating. I had a lot of personal things there, you know, I can't get them back."

Not only was the house completely burned down, but the actor's three cars were also destroyed. The metal plates were still hot after the fire had gone out. Mel Gibson added: "Everything was completely destroyed. If there was anything left, it was useless." Although the safe was found, the items inside were also damaged. Many of his film awards were not spared from the fire, but fortunately, the two Oscar statuettes were kept elsewhere and were safe. A small consolation was that the chickens he raised in his garden miraculously survived.

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Despite the huge loss of property, Mel Gibson remained optimistic. He said: "I'm fine. Don't look back. You look forward."

The Los Angeles wildfires of 2025 are considered the costliest disaster in California history. AccuWeather’s initial estimate is that the damage could reach $150 billion. The disaster burned tens of thousands of acres, destroyed thousands of homes and businesses, and claimed at least 27 lives (that number is likely to rise).

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Not only Mel Gibson, many other celebrities also suffered the same fate, including actor couple Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, star couple Adam Brody and Leighton Meester, Paris Hilton, Miles Teller, Anna Faris, Eugene Levy, Milo Ventimiglia and many others.

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The wildfires have not only caused material damage but also economic and social consequences. According to Moody's Ratings, it will take months to determine the extent of the damage that insurance companies will have to pay. Many insurance companies have "fled" California in recent years due to concerns about the increasing risk of wildfires. This leads to the risk that people will have difficulty buying insurance or have to pay very high insurance costs.

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The real estate market in the region will also be severely affected. Without insurance, banks will have difficulty granting mortgages, making it difficult for people to buy houses, leading to a collapse in real estate prices. The process of rebuilding areas affected by the bushfires will be very difficult.

California is known for its frequent wildfires, especially in the summer. However, the 2025 wildfires occurred in the winter, an unusual time of year that highlights the effects of climate change. Some have suggested that climate change is partly to blame for the record-breaking wildfires in Los Angeles.

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In addition, other factors such as strong winds (up to 110 km/h in the Los Angeles and Ventura mountains) and prolonged drought also contributed to the rapid spread of the fire and the difficulty of controlling it. The Los Angeles wildfire and the damage suffered by Mel Gibson are a clear demonstration of the terrible devastation caused by natural disasters. It also raises urgent questions about climate change, forest management and insurance policies.

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