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Nicolas Cage's driveway collapses as sinkhole opens up at his Malibu home

Nicolas Cage's driveway collapses as sinkhole opens up at his Malibu home

Summary

A large sinkhole about 30 feet wide opened up near Nicolas Cage’s house in Malibu after recent heavy rain. The sinkhole caused the driveway to collapse and led to a gas leak, but no injuries were reported.

Key Facts

  • The sinkhole measured about 30 feet by 30 feet.
  • It appeared after heavy rain linked to Tropical Storm Marie in Southern California.
  • The sinkhole caused much of the driveway to fall in, with broken asphalt and debris inside the hole.
  • Emergency services fixed a gas leak caused by the collapse.
  • Malibu officials said at least five homes nearby are unsafe and that emergency access is difficult because the road partly collapsed.
  • Nicolas Cage bought the Malibu home in 2024.
  • Nearby residents first noticed a smaller sinkhole about 8 feet wide before it expanded dramatically.
  • The ocean waves can be seen moving into and out of the sinkhole near the home.
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