While discussing his thoughts on civilization’s collapse, Mel Gibson learned that his Malibu property had been consumed by wildfires. In an emotional interview, Gibson described the damage as “completely toasted,” reflecting on the loss of personal items he’d cherished for years. Despite the tragedy, he remained grateful that his family and loved ones were safe.
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Mel Gibson made a shocking revelation Thursday while appearing on Joe Rogan’s podcast. As the actor and director discussed his thoughts on the possible end of civilization, his Malibu home was engulfed in the devastating California wildfires. Unbeknownst to him, his property was rapidly burning down, as the wildfires spread across the region, threatening numerous homes—including his own.
In an emotional interview with NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas Reports, Gibson spoke candidly about the destruction, showing viewers a haunting image of what was once his luxurious estate. The remnants of his home included little more than a low stone wall, two chimneys with fireplaces still standing, and a jumbled heap of scorched bricks and metal supports. “I’ve never seen a place so perfectly burnt,” he said, describing the remains as “completely toasted.”
“It’s like someone did it on purpose to destroy every aspect of it”
“Some of the neighbours got hit hard – it was completely toasted”
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Recalling the surreal experience, Gibson admitted that he was uneasy during his podcast appearance with Rogan, knowing that wildfires were rapidly approaching his neighborhood. “I thought, ‘I wonder if my place is still there,'” Gibson confessed. “But when I got home, sure enough, it wasn’t there.”
While Gibson was recording the podcast in Austin, Texas, fires were raging through Los Angeles, claiming at least seven lives and destroying over 10,000 buildings. The wildfires, fueled by high winds and dry conditions, spread across a 25-mile stretch north of downtown Los Angeles, leaving a trail of devastation. “It’s kind of devastating,” Gibson said, his voice tinged with emotion. “I lived there for about 14, 15 years. It was home to me. I had a lot of personal things there that I can’t get back … everything from photographs to files, to just things I’d collected over the years.”
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Gibson explained that he had flown to Austin just as the winds began to pick up, humorously noting that it seemed like a fire would break out every time he left the city. He also recalled that the fires had come dangerously close to his home before, getting within a few hundred yards. But this time, the destruction was on a far greater scale, leaving his property reduced to rubble. “It looked like the city of Dresden after it was bombed during World War II,” he reflected.
Despite the tragic loss, Gibson remained optimistic, focusing on the silver lining. “But you know, hey, those are just things,” he said, adding, “The good news is that my family and the people I love are all well, happy, healthy, and out of harm’s way.” In a rare moment of levity, he even mentioned that the family’s chickens—locked safely in their coop—had miraculously survived the fire.
In the wake of the disaster, Gibson’s resilience shines through, as he takes solace in the safety of his loved ones, while acknowledging the emotional toll of losing a place that had been home for so many years.
