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<\/a><\/figure>\nUpon returning to California, the 69-year-old actor confirmed that his $14.5million Malibu mansion had been completely destroyed. Speaking with Elizabeth Vargas Reports on NewsNation, he recalled his reaction: \u201cI thought, \u2018Eh, I wonder if my place is still there.\u2019 When I got home, sure enough, it wasn\u2019t there.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bought the property in 2008
\nMel Gibson had been attempting to sell his massive estate for years, even slashing the asking price by $3 million.<\/p>\n
The expansive mansion was built in 1996 and Gibson bought it back in 2008 for $11.5 million. According to Daily Mail, the five-bedroom property featured a grand, old-world charm, complete with a castle-like turret.<\/p>\n
While grateful that his family was unharmed, the actor admitted that the loss was deeply emotional.<\/p>\n
\u201dI had a lot of personal things there that, you know, I can\u2019t get back..,\u201d Gibson shared.<\/p>\n \u201dAll kinds of stuff, everything from photographs to files to, you know, you know, just personal things that I had from over the years, and clothing, you know, pretty cool stuff, you know, but you know that can all be replaced.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201dThese are only things. And the good, the good news is that, you know, those in my family and those I love are all well, and we\u2019re all happy and healthy and out of harm\u2019s way, that\u2019s all I can care about, really.\u201d<\/p>\n Gibson described the devastation in his neighborhood, saying, \u201cI\u2019ve never seen such a complete burn.\u201d He also noted that other celebrities, including his neighbor, actor Ed Harris, may have also lost their homes. Additionally, properties belonging to Paris Hilton and Billy Crystal were reportedly destroyed in the fire.<\/p>\n \u201dCompletely toasted\u201d Mel Gibson also made a dark joke during his conversation with Vargas.<\/p>\n \u201dI went home and I said to myself, \u2018Well, at least I haven\u2019t got any of those pesky plumbing problems anymore,\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n He also added that his \u201dchickens survived, it was amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n California wildfires have continued to impact many residents, including high-profile figures like Gibson. The destruction serves as another stark reminder of the ongoing wildfire crisis in the state. Commenting on the authorities\u2019 response, he told Fox News, \u201dApparently, some people were asleep on the job, mainly our leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201dThat\u2019s something they have to live with. Kids are traumatized. Someone should answer for it.\u201d<\/p>\n Watch the video below to hear more from Gibson and other celebrities who have experienced similar losses.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/figure>\n
\n\u201dIt was completely toasted,\u201d the Braveheart star said of his own property.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/figure>\n