Ben Affleck's Pacific Palisades Home He Bought Amid His Divorce Is In Danger As Celebs Flee Wildfire

Ben Affleck is among many celebrities living in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, currently being rampaged by a wildfire.

After separating from Jennifer Lopez and removing his belongings from their shared Beverly Hills mansion, the actor purchased a home in the area.

According to reports, over 30,000 people have been ordered to flee from the Pacific Palisades area as "extreme" winds intensify the flames.

The "Gone Girl" actor's recently purchased Pacific Palisades "bachelor pad" is threatened by a wildfire as the entire area has been placed under evacuation orders.

Affleck reportedly acquired the property for $20.5 million. It has five bedrooms, six bathrooms, breakfast and dining areas, a separate family room, a den, walk-in closets, a media room, a powder room, and a guest house.

Before purchasing the home, the Oscar winner had been staying at a $100k-a-month Brentwood home near his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner, after moving out of his and Lopez's marital home, which they acquired for $60 million in May last year.

According to Newsweek, the Los Angeles Fire Department revealed that the Pacific Palisades wildfire began as a brush fire at around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday. However, heavy winds caused the fire to expand to 200 acres.

As reported by The Times, an evacuation order was swiftly issued to over 30,000 people in the affluent area after the dangers became apparent.

The popular neighborhood, which is heavy with celebrities, is located along the coast and in the mountains north of Santa Monica.

Other stars besides Affleck, who are known to have moved into the area in recent years, include actors Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Reese Witherspoon, Bradley Cooper, James Woods, Matt Damon,  Adam Sandler, and Jennifer Aniston.

It's unclear how many celebrity homes have been directly impacted by the flames. However, actor Woods has shared updates from the wildfire, confirming that he and his family have evacuated the area.

"Schitts Creek" star Eugene Levi and actor Steve Guttenberg have also been forced to leave their homes due to the fire.

Actor Woods is one of the stars confirmed to have been affected by the Palisades inferno. He and his family fled their home in the area.

The actor shared terrifying videos of neighboring homes caught in the blaze, including shots of his deck, showing a vicious blaze.

"To all the wonderful people who've reached out to us, thank you for being so concerned. Just letting you know that we were able to evacuate successfully."

He added, "I do not know at this moment if our home is still standing, but sadly houses on our little street are not."

While speaking with fans about the wildfire, Woods confirmed that the Los Angeles fire and police departments were working to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.

In a post, Woods said they were doing an excellent job controlling the wildfire, adding that he could not speak "more highly" of the brave men and women.

"We were blessed to have LA fire and police depts doing their jobs so well," the actor stated.

He added, "We are safe and out. There are several elementary schools in our neighborhood and there was an enormous community effort to evacuate the children safely. Can not speak more highly of the LA fire and LAPD."

The news of the Pacific Palisades wildfire comes shortly after Affleck and Lopez settled their divorce through mediation, avoiding a courtroom battle.

It officially marks the end of their relationship, following their whirlwind rekindling of romance in 2021, which led to a wedding in 2022.

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

The stunning piece features an extensive green diamond at the center, flanked by two elongated baguette diamonds, with a matching pair of trapezoid diamonds on either side.

The "Accountant" star reportedly paid around $5.6 million for the jewelry when it was purchased, and its value has likely increased since then.