Ben Affleck returns home safely in Palisades after fleeing wildfires

The actor’s “Bachelor Pad” was one of the few places not damaged by the disaster, although the area in which it is located is still vulnerable to possible new fires.

Ben Affleck bought the home for $20.5 million after splitting from ex-wife Jennifer Lopez and had to evacuate due to the Pacific Palisades wildfires.

On Wednesday, Affleck returned to his home in Pacific Palisades, which he had evacuated the night before due to growing wildfires sweeping through the neighborhood.

The actor’s home is 6,247 square feet, has five bedrooms and six bathrooms, and cost him $20.5 million when he bought it after his split from Lopez.

According to Daily MailIt is one of the homes that has not yet been destroyed by the ravages of forest fires that have been accumulating for days.

For his trip home, the actor wore a formal sport coat and white shirt and arrived in a black SUV.

Although Affleck has returned, the house remains in an evacuation zone, and reports have warned that increasing winds could spark new fires.

In addition to being evacuated from his home earlier, the actor helped his ex-wife Jennifer Garner and their children evacuate, as they live in the same neighborhood.

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The Pacific Palisades fire began shortly after Affleck and Lopez settled their divorce through mediation, avoiding a courtroom battle.

This officially marks the end of their relationship, after they rekindled their romance in 2021, which led to a wedding in 2022.

While most details of the divorce settlement between the former spouses will remain private, Daily Mail She stated that Lopez would keep the engagement ring that Affleck gave her when he proposed to her.

The stunning piece features a large green diamond in the centre, flanked by two rectangular baguette-cut diamonds, with a matching pair of trapezoidal diamonds on either side.

The “Accountant” star reportedly paid about $5.6 million for the jewelry when it was purchased, and its value has likely increased since then.

Although Affleck was lucky that his home survived, many other Hollywood stars in the Pacific Palisades and surrounding areas watched their properties burn.

Legendary actor Anthony Hopkins has lost a stunning four-bedroom, five-bathroom home he bought for $6 million in 2021.

Actors Adam Brody and Leighton Meester weren’t so lucky either, as they lost their $7 million mansion where they lived with their two young daughters.

Likewise, the fire completely destroyed actress Anna Faris’ $5 million eco-friendly home, and the homes of reality TV stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag.

According to reports, more than 1,000 buildings have been destroyed since the wildfires began.

In addition, more than 30,000 residents were forced to flee their homes, while the governor of California declared a state of emergency.

The wildfires are said to have been sparked by a combination of drought-like conditions and strong offshore winds that have been battering the Los Angeles area since Tuesday.

Of all the fires, the Pacific Palisades Fire appears to be the most destructive, having scorched more than 17,234 acres since its start. It is also now viewed as the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history.

The Eaton Fire has also proven to be as devastating as the Palisades Fire, with reports claiming it has destroyed more than 10,000 acres as of Wednesday.

The San Fernando area was also devastated by the Hearst Fire, which started in Sylmar and quickly grew to consume 500 acres.

Other fires that have not yet been contained in the Los Angeles area include the Sunset Fire and the Lydia Fire, both of which are sweeping through the Hollywood Hills area and the Acton community, respectively.

Experts predicted that due to increasing winds, the situation in the Palisades region in the Pacific Ocean will worsen before it improves.

“This event is not only not over yet, it is just beginning and will get significantly worse before it gets better,” Daniel Swain, a climate scientist at the University of California, Los Angeles, said at a news conference. Los Angeles Times.

These winds forced crews to stop firefighting aircraft that were spreading water on the fires. Wind disperses water or retardants before they can effectively reach the fire.

He also noted that due to the low humidity in the region, this could lead to more forest fires igniting.

Swain also called on people to be vigilant about safety and urged them to extend a helping hand to those in need.

“Please prioritize your safety and the well-being of those around you as we come together to continue moving through this widespread disaster,” Swain said. NBC News.