Driveway of coastal mansion owned by Nicolas Cage collapses
A coastal mansion in Malibu owned by actor Nicolas Cage suffered a driveway collapse following severe weather and coastal erosion. Local authorities have restricted access to the property and nearby homes while addressing a gas leak caused by the incident.
Why it matters
The event highlights the increasing vulnerability of high-value coastal real estate to climate-driven erosion and extreme weather events.
<p>The driveway of a coastal mansion in Malibu owned by actor Nicolas Cage collapsed, opening up a giant hole in front of the house.</p> <p>The collapse caused a gas leak just before 6am (local time), prompting authorities and a utility to respond. Utility SoCalGas said the leak was under control several hours later, but that it was temporarily shutting off natural gas services for a 26m section of the street as a precaution against coastal erosion.</p> <p>Representatives for Cage did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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