On Tuesday morning, the driveway of a coastal mansion in Malibu, reportedly owned by Nicolas Cage, collapsed as a large sinkhole formed in front of the residence.
This incident triggered a gas leak just before 6 a.m. local time, leading to a response from authorities and utility services. SoCalGas reported that the leak was contained several hours later, but as a safety measure against coastal erosion, they decided to temporarily suspend natural gas services for a portion of the street.
The sinkhole is estimated to be between 7.5 to 9 meters deep and 18 meters wide, according to officials noted, and it extends into the roadway. By Wednesday, officials had declared a local emergency and mandated the evacuation of 31 properties in the vicinity.
Cage’s representatives have not yet responded to inquiries for remarks. According to property records, the mansion was sold in 2024, and the previous owner mentioned to the New York Times during the sale that Cage was the buyer.
The City of Malibu has ordered 31 homes to be evacuated after a sinkhole opened up in front of a mansion reportedly owned by actor Nicolas Cage, blocking the roadway.
The mansion sustained damage during a coastal flooding advisory in the Los Angeles area due to lingering impacts from Marie, which had transitioned from a hurricane to a tropical storm. Although the storm did not make landfall, it caused rainfall and generated hazardous waves along the Southern California coastline throughout the holiday weekend.
In a statement on Wednesday, the City of Malibu remarked, “This event is part of larger coastal conditions affecting the region.” The city is actively monitoring coastal erosion along the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in the Palisades Fire burn area, Point Dume State Beach, and other vulnerable coastal spots.
Another aerial view of a sinkhole is shown on Tuesday. (Ethan Swope/The Associated Press)
The exclusive neighborhood is situated between the ocean and the renowned Pacific Coast Highway.
Cage, 62, recently appeared in the Amazon series Spider-Noir. He is also set to portray John Madden in an upcoming biographical film about the NFL coach and commentator, expected to be released later this year. Throughout his career, he has starred in over 100 films and won an Oscar for Leaving Las Vegas.