Mel Gibson He toured the pile of ash that was once his California home…but he seemed more interested in making sure first responders knew how much he appreciated their efforts.
Mel was photographed returning to his Malibu property for the first time on Wednesday where he was seen shaking hands with firefighters and inspecting the damage left by the deadly Palisades fire.
While not all residents were able to return to their properties, Mel apparently got a ride from the fire department while giving a tour with a NewsNation reporter.
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While Mel was on record saying he was just happy his family was safe… there was at least one memento he wanted to take with him before leaving the property… what appeared to be an end table.
He said last week Joe Rogan He was “uncomfortable because I knew my neighborhood was burning,” he says, and the Santa Ana winds were just starting to blow on Tuesday when he took off for Texas. “You can put it in a jar,” MJ said, referring to what was left of the status.
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Mel, who has lived in the house for about 15 years, says he has lost a lot of “great stuff,” but knows he can replace it all. He says he plans to clean up the area and rebuild.
Mel is part of a long list of celebrities who have lost their homes. This list also includes Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal, Eugene Levy, Miles Teller, John Goodman, Anna Faris, Adam Brody and Leighton Meester, Spencer Pratt and Heidi Monday, Spell candy and Jeff Bridges.
Of course, the vast majority of the thousands of displaced people in Southern California are not rich or famous.