Ben Affleck returns to intact Pacific Palisades home after fleeing fire

The actor's “bachelor pad” was one of the few places untouched by the elements, although the area where it is located remains prone to possible new fires.

Ben Affleck bought the home for $20.5 million after divorcing his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez and being forced to evacuate due to the Pacific Palisades wildfires.

On Wednesday, Affleck returned to his home in Pacific Palisades, which he had evacuated the night before as wildfires raged through the area.

The actor's home boasts 6,247 square feet, five bedrooms, six bathrooms and cost $20.5 million when he bought it after his divorce from Lopez.

According to Daily mailIt is one of the houses that has not yet been destroyed by the wildfires that have been raging for days.

For the journey home, the actor donned a formal tan sport coat and white shirt and arrived in a black SUV.

Despite Affleck's return, the home remains in an evacuation zone, and reports have warned that increased winds could spark new fires.

In addition to evacuating his home earlier, the actor helped his ex-wife Jennifer Garner and their children evacuate as they live in the same neighborhood.

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The Pacific Palisades wildfire started shortly after Affleck and Lopez settled their divorce through mediation, avoiding a courtroom fight.

This officially marks the end of the two's relationship after the rekindling of their whirlwind romance in 2021, which led to a wedding in 2022.

While most details of the former couple's divorce settlement will remain private, Daily mail reported that Lopez will keep the engagement ring Affleck gave her when he proposed.

The stunning piece features a broad green diamond in the center, flanked by two elongated baguette diamonds, flanked by a matching pair of trapezoidal diamonds.

The “Accountant” star reportedly paid around $5.6 million for the jewelry when she bought it, and it's likely increased in value since then.

While Affleck was lucky his home survived, several other Hollywood stars in Pacific Palisades and surrounding areas have watched their properties go up in flames.

Legendary actor Anthony Hopkins lost a stunning four-bedroom, five-bathroom home he bought for $6 million in 2021.

Actors Adam Brody and Leighton Meester were also not so lucky, losing their $7 million mansion they shared with their two young daughters.

Actress Anna Faris' $5 million eco-friendly home and the homes of reality stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag were also completely destroyed by the flames.

According to reports, more than 1,000 structures have been destroyed since the fires began.

In addition, more than 30,000 residents have been forced to flee their homes, while the governor of California has declared a state of emergency.

The wildfires were reportedly fueled by a combination of drought-like conditions and strong offshore winds that have battered the Los Angeles area since Tuesday.

Among them, the Pacific Palisades Fire appears to be the most devastating, consuming more than 17,234 acres since it started. It is now also considered the most destructive fire in the history of Los Angeles.

The Eaton fire has also proven to be just as destructive as the Palisades fire, with reports of it having destroyed more than 10,000 acres as of Wednesday.

San Fernando County has also been devastated by the Hearst Fire, which started in Sylmar and quickly grew to 500 acres.

Other fires not yet contained in the Los Angeles area include the Sunset Fire and the Lydia Fire, both of which devastated the Hollywood Hills area and the community of Acton, respectively.

Experts have predicted that the situation in the Pacific Palisades area will get worse before it gets better due to increased winds.

“Not only is this event not over, it's just getting started and will get significantly worse before it gets better,” UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain shared in the briefing. Los Angeles Times.

Those winds have prompted crews to ground firefighting planes that had been placing water on the flames. Wind disperses the water or suppressant before it can effectively reach the fire.

He also added that the low humidity could lead to more brush fires in the area.

Swain has also called on people to be safety conscious and encouraged them to lend a helping hand to those in need.

“Please prioritize your own safety as well as the well-being of those around you as we come together to continue to overcome this widespread disaster,” Swain said. NBC News.