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Sinkhole collapses Nicolas Cage’s Malibu home, triggers evacuation

9/9/2026

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Cage Home Collapse

Actor Nicolas Cage’s Malibu home collapsed into a sinkhole on Sept 8, 2026.
Coastal erosion from high surf and rain tied to Tropical Storm Marie caused the failure.
The sinkhole, about 30 ft by 30 ft and 25 ft deep, swallowed driveway, asphalt, concrete and a porta-potty.
Southern California Gas Company shut off a ruptured gas line.
The City of Malibu declared a local emergency, evacuating 31 nearby homes.

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SoCalGas Secures Sinkhole

SoCalGas crews cut an 85-foot section of road to secure the ruptured gas line after the sinkhole collapse.
Malibu officials condemned five nearby homes as unsafe and restricted access to the collapsed driveway.
Emergency crews reported the remaining roadway was too narrow for fire engines, hampering response.
Sandbags were placed around adjacent properties to mitigate further erosion after the sinkhole formed.

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El Niño Intensifies

Climate scientists say the near-record El Niño is amplifying Pacific storm intensity, worsening Malibu coastal erosion.
Meteorologist Richard Thompson reported wave heights of 10-15 feet contributing to a sinkhole formation.
Aerial AFP images show the sinkhole threatening the double-garage as waves enter the crater.
Remnants of Hurricane Marie produced the same surf conditions along Southern California’s coastline.
Experts warn human-induced warming could make future El Niño events generate larger storms.

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Cage Home Collapse

Actor Nicolas Cage’s Malibu home collapsed into a sinkhole on Sept 8, 2026.
Coastal erosion from high surf and rain tied to Tropical Storm Marie caused the failure.
The sinkhole, about 30 ft by 30 ft and 25 ft deep, swallowed driveway, asphalt, concrete and a porta-potty.
Southern California Gas Company shut off a ruptured gas line.
The City of Malibu declared a local emergency, evacuating 31 nearby homes.

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