"Tom Hanks’ Malibu mansion is a great example of how fire-resistant construction helps in fire-prone areas," says Vasilevski. "Reports suggest the home features reinforced concrete and a fire-resistant roof, both of which are highly effective against embers and heat."

An architectural gem in Malibu that was purchased, gutted, and then ditched by rapper Kanye West has survived the deadly California wildfires, according to its new owner—less than four months after the musician sold it at a staggering $36 million loss.

In travel news this week: the world’s 50 best cities according to Time Out, huge religious festivals in Italy and India, plus the little blue bus that faced down wildfires and is ready to hit the road.

A Malibu resident was brought to tears while standing beside his burned home, saying “We lost everything we owned.”

After his record-setting win in November 2022, Castro purchased a beachfront home in Malibu for $3.8 million − one of three properties the Altadena, California ... of the San Gabriel Mountains.

Damage caused by Palisades Fire and the Eaton Fire in Altadena were captured by photojournalists as L.A. officials map the extent of the blazes.

PACIFIC PALISADES, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- As the winds remained relatively calm Sunday morning, AIR7 was able to get a first look at the Malibu coastline without a layer of smoke from the Palisades ...

(KRON) — A man dressed up as a firefighter in an attempt to burglarize evacuated residences in the Malibu area was arrested on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have killed at least 10 people and burned more than 10,000 homes and other structures, officials said as they urged more people to heed evacuation orders after a new blaze ignited and quickly grew.

The fires in the Los Angeles area have consumed about 45 square miles — roughly the size of the city of San Francisco.