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Nicolas Cage Faces Temporary Homelessness After Giant Malibu Sinkhole

The actor moves into hotels after a massive crater destroys his driveway and forces dozens of nearby residents to evacuate their properties.

By Headlinne · Compiled from reporting by Page Six, Nine.com.au and NBC

Actor Nicolas Cage revealed he is currently living in hotels after severe weather triggered a massive sinkhole outside his beachfront Malibu property.

The incident occurred in September when a crater measuring 25 to 30 feet deep and 30 by 60 feet wide opened up directly in the driveway of the 62-year-old actor.

Heavy rain and severe coastal erosion caused the ground to give way, swallowing part of the property and prompting emergency gas line shutdowns in the area.

Municipal authorities declared dozens of surrounding properties unsafe, forcing multiple residents from their homes due to blocked emergency vehicle access.

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Speaking at a fan convention over the weekend, the performer discussed how the property damage altered his holiday plans.

“I’m currently a little bit homeless,” said Nicolas Cage, according to a panel appearance recorded over the weekend.

“Something happened to my house in Malibu so I’m just sort of living in hotels, so I don’t have normal trick-or-treaters I would like to enjoy tonight,” he said.

The actor stated that he instead celebrated the holiday by taking his 4-year-old daughter to a different neighborhood.

The $10.5 million beachfront estate sustained severe structural threats as the cavity expanded toward the main building.

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City officials marked 7 structures with red tags because of hazardous conditions, while 24 additional buildings lost safe vehicular access for emergency personnel.

NBC News reported that city representatives stated a local housing association would oversee repairs expected to take up to 5 weeks.

Meanwhile, records show the property owner moved quickly to secure emergency permits for protective sandbagging and debris removal.

It remains unresolved exactly when residents will be cleared to return to their homes as municipal evaluations continue.

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  1. Page Six

    Nicolas Cage says he's 'currently homeless' after giant sinkhole opened up next to his L.A. mansion - Page Six

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  2. Nine.com.au

    Nicolas Cage says he is homeless, gives update on Malibu home sinkhole situation

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  3. NBC News

    Nicolas Cage says he’s ‘a little bit homeless’ as sinkhole swallows his Malibu home - NBC News

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