Mel Gibson has revealed his home has been destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires while he was away recording Joe Rogan’s podcast, the BBC reports.
The Oscar-winning film star said his Malibu property was “completely toasted” and criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom over the crisis.
At least 10 people have died in the wildfires, which have burned down thousands of buildings and prompted the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents.
A host of celebrities have told how they have lost their properties, while officials have warned more high winds could further fan the flames of the wildfires.
Gibson said he felt “ill at ease” during his visit to Austin, Texas, to appear as a guest on The Joe Rogan Experience, because he knew his neighborhood was “on fire.”
“It’s kind of devastating, it’s emotional,” Gibson said on NewsNation’s Elizabeth Vargas Reports.
“I’ve been relieved from the burden of my stuff because it’s all in cinders.”
The Braveheart star said he had lived at his property for about 15 years and the homes of some of his neighbors had also “gone”, including one belonging to actor Ed Harris.
Gibson said his family had followed an evacuation order and they were safe.
