MALIBU, CALIFORNIA — A massive sinkhole opened outside a beachfront home owned by actor Nicolas Cage, swallowing part of the property’s driveway and prompting an emergency response over concerns about a possible gas leak.
The collapse occurred on Tuesday, Sept 8, after severe coastal weather brought heavy rain, powerful waves and flooding to parts of Southern California.
Authorities said the incident was linked to ongoing coastal erosion, with the damage affecting access to the property and nearby homes.
Driveway collapses into giant hole
The sinkhole opened near the entrance to Cage’s Malibu property, causing a section of the driveway to collapse.
Photos from the scene showed broken asphalt, concrete and other debris inside the large hole near the home’s garage.
The full extent of any damage to the mansion itself was not immediately clear, but the collapse came dangerously close to the residence.
Emergency crews respond to gas leak
Emergency crews were called to the area after the collapse caused concerns about a gas leak.
SoCalGas responded to the incident and later said the leak had been brought under control. Gas service was temporarily shut off along part of the street as a safety precaution while authorities assessed the impact of the erosion.
Coastal erosion blamed for collapse
The incident occurred as Southern California’s coastline experienced dangerous weather conditions linked to the remnants of Hurricane Marie.
Heavy rain, unusually high tides and powerful surf contributed to flooding and coastal erosion in Malibu and other coastal communities.
Officials warned that unstable conditions around the sinkhole could worsen as the area continued to face high tides and rain.
Access restricted for nearby homes
The City of Malibu restricted access to several homes on the affected street as authorities examined the damage and monitored the expanding hazard.
The neighbourhood sits between the Pacific Ocean and the Pacific Coast Highway, making coastal erosion a serious concern for properties located close to the shoreline.
There were no immediate reports of injuries connected to the sinkhole.
Cage purchased the property in 2024
Property records show that Cage purchased the beachfront home in Malibu in 2024.
The actor’s representatives did not immediately comment on the incident.
It was not immediately clear whether anyone was inside the property when the driveway collapsed or how long repairs and safety assessments would take.
The bottom line
A massive sinkhole has collapsed part of the driveway outside Nicolas Cage’s Malibu beachfront home amid severe coastal weather and suspected erosion.
Emergency crews responded to concerns about a gas leak, while authorities restricted access to nearby homes as they assessed the unstable area.
No injuries were immediately reported, and the full extent of damage to Cage’s mansion remained unclear.
The dramatic collapse highlights the growing danger facing parts of Southern California’s coastline as heavy rain, powerful waves and coastal erosion continue to threaten properties near the ocean.
WWC ONE MEDIA J.M.D
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