A large sinkhole opened Tuesday morning in front of a beachfront house in Malibu, California, believed to belong to actor Nicolas Cage. The City of Malibu ordered the evacuation of nearby homes and established a temporary shelter for displaced residents. The actor purchased the property in 2024.
Evacuation ordered after collapse
Local authorities stated that the driveway of the beachfront house collapsed on Tuesday morning. Aerial footage shows a massive sinkhole in front of the residence reportedly belonging to US actor Nicolas Cage. The City of Malibu issued a written statement confirming it ordered the evacuation of the houses in the street and set up a temporary shelter for evacuees. The incident occurred at the beachfront property in Malibu, California. The written statement from local authorities focused solely on the evacuation order and shelter provisions after the driveway collapse.
Background on the property
The house is a beachfront residence in Malibu, California. A report in the New York Times indicates that Nicolas Cage bought the home in 2024. Aerial footage captured the substantial hole that formed directly in front of the property after the collapse. The residence is described as belonging to the US actor according to multiple accounts of the event. The actor purchased the property in 2024 according to the New York Times report referenced in coverage of the incident.
Next steps
City crews are assessing the site following the Tuesday morning incident. Residents will remain in temporary accommodation until safety assessments are complete. No further details on the extent of the sinkhole or timeline for return were provided in the City of Malibu statement. The written statement from local authorities focused solely on the evacuation order and shelter provisions after the driveway collapse. Updates from your News topics will appear in My News and in a collection on the News homepage.