Watch: Sinkhole at Nicolas Cage's Malibu house swallows driveway
A large sinkhole has opened up in the driveway of a Malibu beachfront property reportedly owned by actor Nicolas Cage. Local authorities have ordered the evacuation of nearby homes as a safety precaution.
Why it matters
The incident highlights infrastructure vulnerabilities in coastal California and draws public attention due to the celebrity association.
Sinkhole appears outside Malibu home thought to belong to Nicolas Cage Close Aerial footage shows a massive sinkhole in front of a house in Malibu, California, reportedly belonging to US actor Nicolas Cage.
The actor bought the home in 2024, according to a report in the New York Times.
The driveway of the beachfront house collapsed on Tuesday morning, according to local authorities.
In a written statement, the City of Malibu said it ordered the evacuation of the houses in the street and set up a temporary shelter for evacuees.
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