Ben Affleck's New Home Threatened by California Wildfires

Actor Ben Affleck is one of many Southern Californians whose home is in danger from the recent wildfires. The fires, driven by strong Santa Ana winds, have caused widespread damage and forced many people to evacuate. The Palisades Fire, which started as a small brush fire, has quickly grown to cover over 2, 900 acres. Other fires, like the Eaton Fire and Hurst Fire, also began around the same time. Photos show Affleck returning to his home in Pacific Palisades, a wealthy neighborhood near the coast, to see the fire raging nearby. Affleck moved into this $20. 5 million home after his divorce from Jennifer Lopez was finalized earlier this week. He had been renting in Brentwood before moving to the Palisades, which is also home to other celebrities like Tom Hanks and Reese Witherspoon. Actor James Woods shared his experience of being evacuated from his home due to the fires. He posted on X about the emotional impact of potentially losing his home and the importance of community support during such times. Other celebrities like Steve Guttenberg and Eugene Levy have also been affected by the wildfires. The wildfires have been challenging to contain due to dangerous conditions. Firefighting helicopters have been grounded, and strong winds have forced the suspension of aerial operations.