Actor Mel Gibson has proposed a conspiracy theory regarding the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles, suggesting they may have been “commissioned” to evacuate residents from valuable property. In an interview with Laura Ingraham on Fox News, Gibson noted the “convenient” lack of water and favorable wind conditions, raising questions about whether fires were intentionally started. He criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom for cutting wildfire funding despite recent disasters. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump criticized Newsom for the state’s preparedness. CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale labeled Trump’s accusations about water management as “totally untrue.” Gibson expressed shock at the loss of his own home to the fires.
Actor Mel Gibson has come up with an outlandish conspiracy theory about the “convenient” circumstances surrounding the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
In a bizarre moment with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham, Gibson asked if the catastrophic fire was “commissioned” to evict people from valuable property.
“You can make up conspiracy theories and all kinds of scary theories in your head, but not having water just seemed a little convenient,” Gibson said.
“And it means that the wind conditions are right and there are people who are ready and willing to start a fire.”
The Max Max star then questioned whether the theoretical ignition device was “commissioned” or “just acted of its own volition”.
“But they seem to be pretty well equipped. Some of these people they’re catching,” he added.
“I know they’re letting go of their reserves for some reason and it’s gone along with the water. They’ve been doing that for a while. There’s a lot of people in California who are scratching their heads wondering why they would do something like this. There are many such problems.”
“And in an event like this, you think, well, is that on purpose? Oh my god, that’s insane. But you start thinking about whether there’s a purpose in the mind. What is it? What are they doing? Do you want an empty state?’
Actor Mel Gibson asks if catastrophic fires were “commissioned” to evacuate people from valuable property in bizarre moment with Fox News
“You can make up conspiracy theories and all kinds of scary theories in your head, but not having water just seemed a little convenient,” Gibson said. “And that the wind conditions are right and there are people who are ready and willing to start a fire.”
Newsom has come under fire for cutting California’s wildfire and forest resiliency funding by $101 million less than a year after devastating fires ripped through Los Angeles.
Ingraham said: “Well, we’re already talking, and we’ve played some sound bites, and we’re rethinking how we’re going to rebuild.”
“And clearly there’s a huge need for high-density housing in California and across the country. That’s a big push by the climate community.
“And you’ve already heard the rumors. In this case, it’s like goodbye single-family homes. Hello high-density housing!
The actor referred to the idea as “pretty scary”, adding that it reminded him of “an old bull king chasing people off the land”.
Mr Gibson is not the only one who subscribes to his theory, and many sharp disagreements have arisen over the response to wildfires.
President-elect Donald Trump began attacking Gov. Gavin Newsom, calling him “Gavin Newsom” and accusing the city of Los Angeles of being unprepared for the fires.
“He is responsible for this,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. Gov. Gavin Newscome said millions of gallons of water from excess rain and snowmelt from the north will be allowed to flow into many areas of California each day, including areas where the fires are currently burning. refused to sign the Water Restoration Declaration submitted before him. In a practically apocalyptic way.
However, CNN fact checker Daniel Dale deemed Trump’s statement “totally untrue.”
“I heard this story from President Trump after Hurricane Helen in the fall. It wasn’t true then, and it’s not true now.”
President-elect Donald Trump began attacking Gov. Gavin Newsom, calling him “Gavin Newsom” and accusing the city of Los Angeles of being unprepared for the fires.
The actor said he was “shocked” after his home was gutted in the devastating fire.
Mr Ingraham said: “…It’s clear there’s a huge need for high-density housing in California and across the country. It’s a big push by the climate community. And you’ve already heard the rumors. In this case, things like goodbye single-family homes Hello high-density housing.
Gibson also appeared on Fox News and said governors should “spend less on hair gel,” joining Trump’s attacks on Newsom and saying he’s not a “big fan of either.” .
The actor, who also lost his home in the fire, told Ingraham:
“The idea is that the resources and capabilities of men and women are on standby and will be able to handle any situation that arises, but apparently some people fell asleep on the job, mainly our leaders. .”
“But that’s what they have to endure. But it’s what the community has to endure, and that’s really sad.”
Gibson recalled that while he was in Texas filming a podcast with Joe Rogan, his $14.5 million mansion in Malibu burned down and he returned to “nothingness.”
Gibson said that while filming, she knew her neighborhood was on fire and wondered if her home was still standing.
Mel began. “Obviously, it’s devastating in a way. It’s emotional.”
He added: “I was doing Logan’s podcast… and [I was] While we were talking, I felt uneasy. I knew my neighborhood was on fire and wondered if my house was still there.
“But when I got home, sure enough, it wasn’t there. I went home and said to myself, at least I don’t have that nasty plumbing problem anymore.
Gibson joined Trump’s attack on Newsom on Fox News Channel’s Ingraham Angle, who bluntly said the governor should “spend less on hair gel.” He said he was not a “big fan of either.”
Gibson further added, “I was doing the Logan podcast…and [I was] While we were talking, I felt uneasy. I knew my neighborhood was on fire and wondered if my house was still there. “But when I got home, sure enough, he wasn’t there.”
“There were a lot of personal things going on there, and I can’t go back.”
Gibson’s interview with Fox News came amid the ongoing fires in Los Angeles.
More than 180,000 people have been forced from their homes since a fire broke out in the Pacific Palisades on Tuesday, according to NBC Los Angeles.
More than 38,185 acres have burned in less than a week, according to Cal Fire data.
The disaster has already claimed at least 11 lives and destroyed more than 10,000 buildings, including the residences of many celebrities.
As of Saturday morning, the Palisades fire was only 8% contained.
At least six large fires were still being battled in Los Angeles County Thursday night, most of them barely contained.
According to Cal Fire, the Archer Fire is 0% contained, the Eaton Fire is only 3% contained, the Kenneth Fire is 50% contained, the Hearst Fire is 70% contained, and the Lydia Fire is 98% contained.
Flames rise from the Sunset Fire on a hill overlooking Los Angeles’ Hollywood district
Palisades fire-damaged homes can be seen along Malibu beach
There are reports that fire hydrants have run dry in some of the worst-hit areas, and local residents are demanding answers from authorities due to the scale of the damage.
Newsom has come under fire for cutting California’s wildfire and forest resiliency funding by $101 million less than a year before devastating fires ripped through Los Angeles.
California’s Democratic governor signed a budget cuts bill in June 2024 that cut funding to seven programs focused on preventing and combating potential wildfires in the state, according to Newsweek. Reported.
The cuts included a $5 million cut to Cal Fire’s fuel reduction team, which also included funding to pay for vegetation management work by the California National Guard, according to the outlet’s analysis. .
The total amount for the program was reduced to $129 million amid claims the state failed to clear brush and forest that could have fueled the fires.
Newsom’s budget cuts also cut $4 million from the Forest Heritage Program, which aims to promote landowner management practices, and $28 million from funding for the state’s conservation organizations, which aims to improve wildfire resilience. .
Another $8 million was reportedly cut from monitoring and research programs, the majority of which went to CAL FIRE, and $3 million was cut from the Interagency Forest Data Hub.
A pilot program aimed at making homes more resilient to wildfires through hardening programs also saw funding cut by $12 million.
In response to Newsom’s leadership during the disaster, Trump called on the governor to resign as furious residents screamed at him as he surveyed the damage.
