Mel Gibson reveals that his home was destroyed in the Los Angeles fires.

 

Mel Gibson has disclosed that his home was destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires while he was in Austin, Texas, recording Joe Rogan's podcast.

The Oscar-winning actor revealed his Malibu property was "completely toasted" and criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for his handling of the wildfire crisis. The devastating fires have claimed at least 10 lives, destroyed thousands of structures, and forced tens of thousands of residents to evacuate.

Numerous celebrities have also lost their homes in the wildfires, as officials warn that high winds could further intensify the flames.

Gibson shared his unease during his time in Texas, where he appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience, knowing his neighborhood was "on fire." Speaking on NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas Reports, he described the loss as "kind of devastating" and "emotional."

"I've been relieved of the burden of my stuff because it's all in cinders," Gibson said.

The Braveheart star, who lived on the property for about 15 years, added that several of his neighbors' homes were also destroyed, including one belonging to actor Ed Harris. Fortunately, Gibson’s family followed evacuation orders and are safe.

During his podcast appearance, Gibson criticized Governor Newsom, accusing him of failing to follow through on promises to manage the state’s forests. "I think all our tax dollars probably went for Gavin's hair gel," he remarked.

The Los Angeles wildfires have become the worst in the city’s history, consuming over 31,000 acres (12,500 hectares) and displacing 180,000 residents. Five major fires continue to burn across areas including Palisades, Eaton, Kenneth, Hurst, and Lidia.

California fire chief David Acuna estimated that 10,000 structures have likely been destroyed and warned that strong winds in the coming days could exacerbate the devastation.

The crisis has drawn political scrutiny, with Republican President-elect Donald Trump calling for Governor Newsom to resign, accusing him of mismanagement. Meanwhile, Newsom defended his administration’s response, stating that the state is “throwing everything at our disposal” to protect communities.

President Joe Biden announced additional federal resources to assist California, describing the disaster as "the most widespread, devastating fire" in the state’s history.

A firefighter works to extinguish flames engulfing a property in Palisades, Los Angeles.