Have few homes escaped Palisades fire devastation in Malibu? Here’s the truth

Malibu is grappling with the aftermath of the Palisades Fire, which has left widespread destruction. Among the wreckage, a few homes managed to survive.

The Palisades Fire has caused massive destruction in Malibu. Many luxurious homes along the Pacific Coast Highway have been reduced to rubble. A few mansions remain standing despite the overwhelming damage. Aerial photos capture this unexpected survival of a handful of properties.

A three-story mansion owned by Waste Management CEO David Steiner is one of the few structures untouched by the fire. This $8 million white home, built in 2000, overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Rubble from neighboring houses smolders on either side, highlighting its unlikely survival.


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The majority of buildings along Malibu’s Big Rock Beach were destroyed. The fire cleared the scenic Pacific Coast Highway of numerous homes, leaving the ocean now fully visible from the road.

The fire began in Topanga State Park on Tuesday morning. By Friday, the blaze had grown to nearly 20,000 acres across Pacific Palisades, western Los Angeles, and Malibu. Firefighters have managed to contain only 8% of the fire so far.

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Homes belonging to celebrities such as Anthony Hopkins, Paris Hilton and Adrian Brody were lost in the fire. Officials have confirmed at least 10 deaths caused by the blaze.

Besides the Palisades Fire, four other wildfires are burning in Los Angeles County, further straining firefighting resources and endangering more communities.

FAQs

What is the current containment status of the Palisades Fire?
By Friday, only 8% of the fire had been contained, as reported by Cal Fire.

How many people have lost their lives due to the fire?
At least 10 fatalities have been confirmed by officials.