Celebs Hit by Latest Malibu Fire
As the second major wildfire of the season raged through Malibu over the weekend, many famous residents of the tony area were forced to evacuate along with the masses.
In all, some 14,000 residents were ordered to leave the area, as the so-called Corral Fire ran its course, destroying 53 homes and damaging at least 34 others, authorities said.
Among the homes lost was the country-style residence belonging to Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, who told the Los Angeles Times via text message that the house had "burnt to a crisp."
The musician had recently put the house on the market for $4.8 million. According to the listing, the abode was once set in a "botanical paradise," featuring "a newly refinished pool and spa, private alcoves and pathways throughout the grounds."
Axl Rose's home was damaged by the flames, as was the home shared by pro surfer Laird Hamilton and his wife, volleyballer Gabrielle Reese.
Other celebs ousted by the blaze included Matthew McConaughey, Minnie Driver and Jennifer Aniston. Video footage shot by X17 showed Aniston fleeing her beachfront abode on Saturday in the company of her two dogs.
Court proceedings slated for Monday in the post-divorce case involving financial issues between former Baywatch star Donna D'Errico and Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx were postponed until Wednesday because D'Errico was unable to return home to Malibu to retrieve her case files.
Firefighters said the fire had burned about 4,900 acres, but was 90 percent contained as of Monday afternoon. Full containment was expected by 6 p.m. At least seven firefighters were injured in battling the flames.
Damages from the fire were expected to reach more than $100 million. The blaze was believed to have started as the result of "human activity," but investigators had yet to determine whether it was deliberately set.
A state of emergency declared by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger during last month's wildfires was still in effect.
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