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Monster sinkhole hits exclusive Malibu celebrity enclave
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- A massive sinkhole, estimated at 25-30 feet deep and 30 by 60 feet wide, has caused a private road collapse on Sea Level Drive in Malibu, leading to mandatory evacuation and red-tagging of 31 properties due to hazardous conditions and loss of emergency access.
- Nicolas Cage’s $10.5 million oceanfront mansion, located perilously close to the sinkhole, was undergoing renovations and appeared empty at the time; Cage has not commented on the incident.
- The sinkhole was caused by severe coastal erosion linked to high surf, tides, and waves from Hurricane Marie, and the city warns this may not be an isolated event for Malibu’s coastline.
- Emergency services have cut off natural gas and water supplies to prevent further hazards, while repairs to stabilize the roadway are underway and expected to take about five weeks, with homeowners bearing most costs.
- Malibu officials are coordinating with multiple agencies to monitor and respond to ongoing coastal erosion risks, especially with forecasted El Niño conditions that could bring storms, heavy rain, and mudslides this winter.
