Driveway of Coastal Mansion Owned by Nicolas Cage Collapses
- A driveway at a beachfront Malibu home collapsed into a 30-foot sinkhole on Tuesday, rupturing a gas main. Los Angeles County Fire Department crews responded to the 31600 block of Sea Level Drive East around 5:45 a.m.
- Coastal erosion from high tides and high surf caused the collapse, city officials say. Tropical Storm Marie hundreds of miles off the California coast brought rainfall and swells that exacerbated conditions early this week.
- The Southern California Gas Company shut off the damaged gas line as firefighters assessed the property's structural integrity. The home was unoccupied and no injuries were reported.
- Following the collapse, city officials red-tagged five homes in the area as of Tuesday morning. Authorities continue to evaluate the situation to determine safety concerns for surrounding properties.
- The National Weather Service maintains high surf and coastal flood advisories through 11 p.m. Tuesday for the Malibu coast. Forecasters warn of dangerous rip currents and potential flooding in vulnerable low-lying areas.
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Hurricane Marie caused impressive waves that hit the coast of Malibu. The American actor's house was damaged by the strong swell. A giant crater formed in front of the property and the garage was almost swallowed up. - Nicolas Cage's house in Malibu threatened by a giant crater because of Hurricane Marie (Culture, media and entertainment).
The road to the villa owned by actor Nicolas Cage collapsed. The incident also caused a gas leak, which led to the rapid intervention of emergency teams and the preventive evacuation of several homes.
Nicolas Cage's $10.5M Malibu Mansion's Driveway Swallowed by 30-Foot Sinkhole Due to Coastal Erosion
Nicolas Cage's$10.5 million (£7.75 million) Malibu mansion suffered a major driveway collapse after a 30-by-30-foot sinkhole opened amid dangerous surf and coastal erosion.
The driveway has completely collapsed: The strong surf by hurricane "Marie" damaged the house of actor Nicolas Cage in Malibu.
The ground collapsed just in front of the American actor's coastal villa, leaving an impressive hole about ten meters deep.
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