A Devastating Loss During a High-Profile Podcast
While Mel Gibson was engaged in a conversation with Joe Rogan on his popular podcast, his Malibu home was being consumed by the raging Los Angeles wildfires. In an emotional interview with NewNation’s Elizabeth Vargas Reports, Gibson shared how the fire impacted him deeply.
“It’s emotional,” Gibson shared. “I had my stuff there. I’ve been relieved from the burden of my stuff because it’s all in cinders.”
As the wildfires ravaged his neighborhood, Gibson was unsure of what had become of his home. “I thought, ‘I wonder if my place is still there,’ but when I got home, sure enough, it wasn’t there.”
A Lifetime of Memories Reduced to Ashes
The actor had lived in his Malibu home for nearly 15 years. “I’ve never seen such a complete burn. It is obviously devastating, it’s emotional. You live there for a long time and you had all your stuff,” he reflected.
The loss of personal items, some irreplaceable, weighed heavily on Gibson. “I had a lot of personal things there that I can’t get back — everything from photographs to files to just personal things that I had from over the years.”
Despite the profound sadness, Gibson found solace in his family’s safety. “That can all be replaced. These are only things,” he remarked.
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Gratitude Amid the Tragedy
Gibson took comfort in knowing that his loved ones were unharmed by the disaster. “The good news is that those in my family and those I love are all well, and we’re all happy and healthy and out of harm’s way,” he said, emphasizing the importance of family during such a traumatic experience.
The Larger Impact of the LA Wildfires
The LA wildfires have devastated many families and homes, and Gibson’s story is just one among countless others. In reflecting on his personal loss, he offered a poignant perspective on his time in the house.
“I lived there for about 14 or 15 years, so it was home to me.”
While the loss of material possessions is painful, Gibson has found strength in his family’s well-being.
