Ben Affleck Returns to $20.5M Palisades Home While Wildfire Rages On

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Ben Affleck is among the few lucky ones who have not lost their homes to the Palisades fire that has ravaged many Los Angeles neighborhoods. The actor was reportedly seen heading back to his Palisades home on Wednesday, which remained safe and sound from the disaster. Previously, Affleck had to evacuate his home the night before to protect himself from the brutal wildfires. Like the star, several other celebrities have also either had to evacuate or have lost their homes to the catastrophe.

Ben Affleck returns to ‘unscathed’ mansion after supposedly paying ex-wife Jennifer Garner a visit

At a time when there are more chances of LA residents losing their homes to the raging fires, Ben Affleck was one of the fortunate ones to return to his house. On Wednesday, the filmmaker returned to his mansion a day after having to evacuate due to the Palisades fire. While the wildfires continue to engulf many homes in flames, The Blast reported that Affleck’s house was left “unscathed.”

In photographs that documented his arrival, Affleck wore a tan suit over a white shirt. Despite his return, his house is still in the evacuation zone. The outlet stated that increasing winds could ignite new fires in the region. The award-winning actor brought the Palisades property at a whopping $20.5 million in July. The house has five bedrooms, six bathrooms, and more amenities.

Earlier, Ben Affleck was photographed leaving his mansion amid the brutal LA wildfires that began spreading in his neighborhood. He reportedly left his home on Tuesday night and went to his ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s house in Brentwood. The Blast further stated that Affleck returned to his Palisades home the following day after helping Garner and their kids to evacuate.

In other news, the Palisades fire has brought about significant destruction across Los Angeles. Many celebrities, including Paris Hilton, Tina Knowles, Cary Elwes, and more have lost their homes. Thousands have evacuated and innumerable structures have burned off due to the wildfires.

Originally reported by Varsha Narayanan on Mandatory.

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Tina Knowles Reveals Loss of Her ‘Sacred Happy Place’ Due to Palisades Fire

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Tina Knowles’ Malibu house was reportedly destroyed in the Palisades fire disaster in Los Angeles. On January 9, the businesswoman took to Instagram to reveal the unfortunate news. She paid a heartfelt homage to the place — her “sanctuary” — by posting a video, showing the serene view of the water and its incredible wildlife. Knowles captured the moment from her Malibu bungalow on her birthday the previous weekend.

Tina Knowles reveals the loss of her Malibu home by Palisades Fire

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Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, recently shared that the Palisades fire burned down her Malibu home through an emotional note. In the caption of the video she posted on Instagram, the businesswoman wrote, “This is what I was looking at on my birthday this past weekend from my tiny little bungalow on the water in Malibu!” She further disclosed that the place was extremely close to her heart, elaborating, “It was my favorite place, my sanctuary , my sacred Happy Place.” Knowles further expressed her melancholy as she stated, “Now it is gone !!”

The fashion designer then acknowledged and paid respect to the fire department’s contribution to saving people’s lives. She wrote, “God Bless all the brave men and women in our fire department who risked their lives in dangerous conditions.” She expressed gratitude to them by writing, “We Thankyou for your dedication and bravery and for saving so many lives. This could have been so much worse with out the dedication of the disaster workers and first responders.”

In her Instagram note, Tina Knowles also mourned for the people who lost their loved ones in the massive wildfire. She conveyed, “I’m so sad for the people who lost the five family members. My deepest Prayers are with you.” The businesswoman also advised the people in Los Angeles to buy air purifiers for their houses, further informing them that “there is a good one on Amazon for 99 dollars.” She concluded the note with “God be with us !” 

Originally reported by Nikita Nath on Mandatory.

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