Mel Gibson’s $14.5million Malibu mansion burned down while he was filming Joe Rogan’s podcast as actor recalls returning home to ‘nothing’ – as devastating wildfires continue to rage through LA

Mel Gibson reminisced about coming back to find nothing left after his $14.5 million Malibu residence was destroyed by a fire, an incident that occurred while he was recording Joe Rogan’s podcast in Austin, Texas.

In a deeply emotional interview on Elizabeth Vargas Reports at NewsNation, the 69-year-old actor expressed his heartbreak as his house was destroyed by the terrifying wildfires.

During the podcast recording, Mel mentioned that he had heard about a fire in his neighborhood, yet he was unsure if his own house remained intact.

Mel began: ‘Obviously, it’s kind of devastating. It’s emotional.’

He mentioned: “I was partaking in the Joe Rogan podcast… However, I felt uneasy during our conversation as I was aware that my neighborhood was ablaze. This made me ponder if my home was still standing.

However, upon reaching home, I discovered that the item was missing. As I stepped inside, my thoughts turned to the fact that I no longer had to deal with bothersome plumbing issues anymore.

‘I had a lot of personal things there that, you know, I can’t get back…

I have a collection of various items, ranging from old photographs and documents to personal belongings, as well as some stylish clothing. These are items I’ve accumulated throughout the years, and though they hold sentimental value, they can essentially be replaced.

‘What matters most to me is the fact that everyone in my family and those dear to me are safe, sound, and doing well. That’s truly what brings me joy.’

For quite some time now, Mel has persistently been attempting to find a buyer for his expansive home, and he’s recently reduced its asking price by a substantial $3 million.

In 2008, the grand estate constructed back in 1996 was bought by an Academy Award recipient for approximately $11.5 million. This magnificent property featured five bedrooms and exuded an air of ancient grandeur with its towering castle-like turret.

On the most recent edition of The Joe Rogan Experience, Mel expressed troubling images of flames and torment.

The former actor, now movie director, cautioned the contentious podcast host about an impending societal breakdown as they conversed about the wildfires that have destroyed numerous communities near Greater Los Angeles and left other famous personalities homeless.

In addition, Mel made several comments criticizing Governor Gavin Newsom, stating that he had not done enough to manage and protect the forests, although it’s important to note that the recent fires have originated in urban settings.

As stated by the director of The Passion of the Christ, many signs that foreshadow a downfall are evident in our current era. It’s not a lengthy process before these events transpire.

Mel mentioned during the conversation that he was referring to Jared Diamond’s 2011 publication titled “Collapse: How Societies Decide Between Falling Apart or Thriving.”

Or in a more informal way:

Mel brought up Jared Diamond’s book, “Collapse,” which came out in 2011, during our chat. The title is about how societies either fall apart or succeed, depending on their choices.

Gibson remarked that the book outlines factors leading to the downfall of a civilization, which he finds intriguing. He adds, “We’re not any more intelligent than our grandparents.” (This version attempts to rephrase the original statement in simpler and easier-to-understand language)

The actor from Mad Max shared that his son Milo, a volunteer firefighter in Malibu, sent him a video showing their neighborhood ablaze, making it look like a fierce and destructive blaze.

He isn’t in any danger of being homeless, though, as he boasted he has another home in Costa Rica.

He expressed his affection for the place, responding to Joe’s question about whether the persistent wildfires might ultimately prompt him to leave California for good.

Later, Mel joked that he might get ‘a new house’ out of the crisis.

Interestingly enough, the restaurant and bar where Mel made his notorious anti-Semitic statement in 2006, Moonshadows Malibu, itself fell victim to a fire as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

Mel reserved much of his fury for the blazes for California’s governor, Gavin Newsom.

He expressed dissatisfaction by saying, ‘Newsom claimed he would protect and manage the forests, but in reality, he hasn’t done anything about it.’

In a light-hearted manner, the director of Braveheart playfully concurred with the host’s statement, adding: “I believe our tax money might have been spent on Gavin’s hair styling products.

Joe added his thoughts, suggesting that the Governor of California might have utilized tax money to aid the homeless population rather than prioritizing fire prevention efforts.

The number of deaths from the historic wildfires has risen to 10, with brave firefighters continuing their valiant efforts in extremely challenging conditions on the frontlines of at least five separate blazes.

On Tuesday, catastrophic blazes swept through the affluent neighborhood of Pacific Palisades. These fires quickly expanded to neighboring suburbs, fueled by winds that occasionally reached speeds of 100 mph. Embers and debris were blown haphazardly by the windstorm in all directions.

A series of devastating infernos swept through the upscale Pacific Palisades community on Tuesday, rapidly expanding to nearby suburbs as a powerful windstorm, capable of gusts up to 100 mph, spread embers and debris indiscriminately.

People left in a hurry and then anxiously waited for updates about their homes, as information slowly emerged that entire streets had vanished, firefighters were struggling due to lack of water because damaged infrastructure hindered additional supply from reaching higher grounds, and resources were being reallocated to combat the fire on various fronts.

Based on LAist’s report, the need for water during fire suppression was fourfold the standard requirement. This excessive demand made it challenging to replenish water tanks swiftly enough to boost water pressure, despite the fact that water supply remained constant.

Mel’s interview takes place with significant parts of the city still ablaze, following a fire that has devastated countless residences and commercial establishments.

On Thursday, Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles attempted to counter criticisms suggesting that fire hydrants ran dry, instead stating that they were indeed full, yet not originally intended to handle a catastrophe of such magnitude.

Despite interruptions in the water supply caused by broken pipes and high usage, the fire continued to grow fiercely as it was fed by dry foliage and powerful winds, reaching speeds of up to 80-100 miles per hour.

It’s uncertain whether adding more water would have significantly helped in extinguishing the fire, given that embers were traveling for miles, propelled by hurricane-like winds, as reported by the Los Angeles Times.

* Bass made his remarks as flames persisted on their third day, making the Pacific Palisades wildfire the most destructive in the county ever recorded.

Almost 180,000 people are under evacuation orders, with hundreds of thousands still without power.

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2025-01-10 14:33