Mel Gibson Talks Collapse of LA Civilization After Wildfires on Joe Rogan’s Podcast [Video]

Actor Mel Gibson suggested that “the end of civilization” is near during an interview with podcaster Joe Rogan as Los Angeles continued to face a series of devastating wildfires.

Why It Matters

The ongoing fires in California have killed at least five people so far, while burning tens of thousands of acres and destroying thousands of structures, including the homes of many celebrities who live in affluent areas that quickly became engulfed in flames.

Gibson, who owns a home in Malibu, spoke about the fires and what he believes are “earmarks” for the end of civilization while appearing Thursday on an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, which is taped in Austin, Texas.

What To Know

“I would be surprised if my home is still there,” Gibson said during the podcast. “I’ve got a son, he’s a sort of volunteer firefighter. Milo, I call him ‘the mayor of Malibu,’ and he’s running around. I asked him, ‘How’s things looking …