Amid the tragic wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, some properties have managed to escape the flames, including Jillian Michaels’s former beachfront home in Malibu.
While much of the area has been left in ruin, her old mansion has miraculously remained largely intact.
The home, a sprawling 4,300-square-foot property with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, shows only minor damages, offering a stark contrast to the devastation that surrounds it.
Experts estimate the value of the home to be around $10 million.
A Heartbreaking Toll on Los Angeles and Its Residents
The recent fires have taken a heavy toll on the city, claiming at least 24 lives and displacing over 100,000 residents.
While some celebrities, including Tom Hanks, Kate Hudson, and Mark Hamill, have been fortunate enough to see their properties spared, others haven’t been as lucky.
Stars like Anthony Hopkins, Paris Hilton, Spencer Pratt, and Jeff Bridges have all witnessed their homes succumb to the flames.
Michaels’s mansion, however, stands as one of the few to have survived, a poignant reminder of the fragile line between safety and destruction in a state prone to such disasters.
Jillian Michaels’s Outrage and Call for Action
In the wake of the fires, Michaels has expressed her outrage at the ongoing crisis and criticized California’s handling of the situation.
Speaking to DailyMail.com, the fitness mogul made it clear that she is “personally outraged” by the lack of preparedness, especially given the state’s history of wildfires.
“People are dead, homes have burned, it is not your first rodeo,” Michaels declared.
She took issue with the government’s response, particularly calling out Governor Gavin Newsom, who has been in office since 2019.
Michaels believes that Newsom, who had known about the fires earlier in the week, should have called in the National Guard much sooner to help combat the flames.
Michaels did not mince words, stating, “This guy wants to be your president. This now goes from a California problem to a country-wide problem.”
For her, the issue is personal, as someone who has lived through such disasters and witnessed the toll they take on both people and the environment.
Proposing Solutions: Controlled Burns and Criticism of Environmentalists
During the interview, Michaels also discussed potential solutions, such as conducting “controlled burns” to prevent larger fires.
Controlled burns, a method that has been used in other regions for years, involve setting planned fires under controlled conditions to help maintain the health of a forest and reduce fuel for future wildfires.
Michaels expressed frustration with environmental activists who oppose such burns, referencing the recent decision by the U.S. Forest Service to pause prescribed burns on federal land.
“Tell me, how is that working out for the environment now?” Michaels asked, pointing to the images of animals fleeing the fire’s devastation.
Reflecting on Her Own Loss
Michaels’s connection to the fires is personal, as she lost her own Malibu home in 2018 due to a blaze sparked by utility equipment.
She has been outspoken about her frustrations with the ongoing issues, taking to social media to share her thoughts.
“Pure incompetence,” she wrote, lamenting the destruction and the government’s inadequate response.
In a heartfelt message, Michaels expressed her sorrow for the people of California, her family, and her lifelong friends who have been directly affected by the fires.
Despite her frustration with the political leadership, she emphasized that the issue is not partisan; rather, it is about prioritizing the safety and well-being of the people.
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