A massive sinkhole emerged in front of a luxurious Malibu mansion linked to actor Nicolas Cage, leading to the collapse of the mansion’s driveway. The incident resulted in a gas leak that was swiftly addressed by authorities and utility workers from SoCalGas. The gas leak was contained after a few hours, but natural gas services were temporarily halted as a precautionary measure against coastal erosion.
The sinkhole, measuring approximately 7.5 to nine meters in depth and 18 meters in width, extended into the roadway, prompting officials to declare a local emergency and order the evacuation of 31 properties in the vicinity. Despite requests for comment, representatives for Cage remained silent. Property records indicate that Cage purchased the property in 2024 from the previous owner, as reported by The New York Times.
The mansion suffered damage during a coastal flooding advisory in the Los Angeles area caused by the remnants of Hurricane Marie transitioning into a tropical storm. Although the storm did not make landfall, it brought heavy rains and hazardous waves to the Southern California coast over the holiday weekend.
The City of Malibu addressed the incident as part of broader coastal challenges in the region, highlighting ongoing monitoring of coastal erosion at various vulnerable locations along the coast. Situated between the Pacific Coast Highway and the ocean, the private neighborhood where the mansion is located faces unique coastal risks.
Nicolas Cage, aged 62, recently appeared in the Amazon series “Spider-Noir” and is set to portray John Madden in an upcoming biographical film about the NFL figure later this year. With a career spanning over 100 films, Cage won an Oscar for his role in “Leaving Las Vegas.”