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FBI Visits Ben Affleck Amid January Fire Rumors

3/26/2025

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During the January Palisades fire, Ben Affleck was taken by surprise to learn that the FBI had visited his home, only discovering it through media reports. Their visit was tied to a break-in at a federal official's residence, not an inquiry into Affleck himself. Thankfully, his properties remained untouched by the flames, despite swirling rumors.

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Story summary

During the January Palisades fire, Ben Affleck was taken by surprise to learn that the FBI had visited his home, only discovering it through media reports. Their visit was tied to a break-in at a federal official's residence, not an inquiry into Affleck himself. Thankfully, his properties remained untouched by the flames, despite swirling rumors.