Mel Gibson, 69, faced backlash after sharing a conspiracy theory about the Los Angeles wildfires during a live TV interview. The actor revealed on *The Joe Rogan Experience* podcast that he lost his Malibu home in the blaze. Speaking on *Elizabeth Vargas Reports* on NewsNation,
Gibson said his mansion was “completely toasted” while he was in Austin, Texas. He described the loss as “devastating” and “emotional,” saying, “I’ve never seen such a complete burn