A 30-foot-deep sinkhole opened beneath the driveway of a beachfront home owned by actor Nicolas Cage in Malibu, California, prompting evacuations for over 30 properties on Tuesday. City of Malibu emergency officials declared a local emergency after the collapse near 31630 Sea Level Drive, citing public safety risks as the expanding sinkhole restricted access for residents and emergency responders.

The proclamation was coordinated with the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, warning conditions could worsen due to forecasted high tides and rain linked to Hurricane Marie. A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 11:00 PM on September 8, 2026. All affected properties are under evacuation orders, with authorities notifying residents personally and issuing digital alerts through Everbridge.

The home, purchased by Cage for $10.5 million in 2024, is a four-level, nearly 4,000-square-foot property with beach access. Property records indicate the street is popular among celebrities due to restricted access. Local authorities confirmed five homes were red-tagged, prohibiting entry, while emergency crews addressed damage to a half-inch natural gas line and ongoing assessments for repairs.

Firefighters reported the driveway collapse, estimated at 30 feet by 30 feet, potentially caused by coastal erosion. A temporary shelter has been established at Malibu High School for displaced residents. The incident follows days of high surf impacting Southern California’s coast since Hurricane Marie formed in the Pacific.