Mel Gibson airs bizarre conspiracy theory over LA fires

Actor Mel Gibson has put forward a wild conspiracy theory about the ‘convenient’ circumstances surrounding the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

Gibson wondered in a bizarre moment Fox News‘ Laura Ingraham if the devastating fires were ‘commissioned’ to remove people from valuable property.

“I can come up with all kinds of horrible theories in my head, conspiracy theories and everything else, but it just seemed kind of convenient that there was no water,” Gibson said.

“And that the wind conditions were good and that there are people willing and able to start fires.”

The Max Max star then questioned whether the theoretical fire starters were “on orders” or “just acting on their own accord.”

‘But they seem quite well equipped. Some of these people are being captured,” he added.

‘I know they were missing with the water because for some reason they left the reserves. They’ve been doing that for a while. California has a lot of problems that boggle the mind as to why they do things.”

‘And then at events like this you think: is it on purpose? What, it’s crazy to think. But people start to wonder whether or not there is a goal in mind. What could it be? You know, what do they want? It’s empty? Don’t know.’

Ingraham said, “Well, now there’s talk. And we played some sound bites. Of reimagining the way reconstruction takes place.

“And there is clearly a great need for high-density housing in California and across the country. That is a big boost from the climate people.

‘And you’re already hearing rumblings about that. In this case as a farewell to single-family homes. Hello high-density housing!”

The actor noted the “pretty scary” idea, adding that it reminded him of “old cattle barons driving people off the land.”

Gibson is not alone in his theories, and many heated disagreements over the handling of the bushfires have emerged.

President-elect Donald Trump began attacking Governor Gavin Newsom, referring to him as “Gavin Newscum,” and blamed him for LA’s lack of preparation for the fires.

“He is to blame for this,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. “Governor Gavin Newscum refused to sign the water recovery declaration presented to him that would have allowed millions of gallons of water from excess rain and snowmelt from the north to flow daily to many parts of California, including areas currently in be on fire. in an almost apocalyptic way.’

However, CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale viewed Trump’s statements as “simply not true.”

‘We heard this from Trump after Hurricane Helene in the fall. That wasn’t true then and it isn’t true now.’

Gibson also joined Trump’s attack on Newsom while appearing on Fox News, saying the governor should “spend less on hair gel” and noting he isn’t a “big fan” of either.

The actor, who also lost his home in the fires, told Ingraham: “You always suspect this could happen.

“You think that the resources and capabilities of the men and women will be ready, that they will be able to handle any situation that arises, but apparently some people were sleeping on the job, especially our leaders there.”

“But you know, that’s something they have to live with – but that’s something the community has to live with, and it’s really sad.”

Gibson recalled returning to “nothing” after his $14.5 million Malibu mansion burned down while he was filming a podcast with Joe Rogan in Texas.

During filming, Gibson said he knew his neighborhood was on fire and wondered if his house was still standing.

Mel began: “It’s obviously a bit devastating. It’s emotional.’

He added, “I was doing the Rogan podcast… And [I was] kind of awkward while we were talking because I knew my neighborhood was on fire so I thought I wonder if my house is still there.

‘But when I got home, it wasn’t there. I went home and said to myself, at least I don’t have any of those annoying sewer problems anymore.

“I had a lot of personal things there that, you know, I can’t get back.”

Gibson’s interview with Fox News comes as fires continue to rage over Los Angeles.

According to sources, more than 180,000 people have been displaced from their homes since the fire broke out in Pacific Palisades on Tuesday. NBC Los Angeles.

According to Cal Fire data, the land has scorched more than 38,185 acres in less than a week.

The disaster has already killed at least 11 people and destroyed more than 10,000 structures, including many celebrity mansions.

As of Saturday morning, only eight percent of the Palisades Fire was under control.

As of Thursday evening, Los Angeles County was still battling at least six major fires, most of which were barely contained.

The Archer Fire is zero percent contained, the Eaton Fire is only three percent contained, Kenneth is 50 percent contained, Hurst is 70 percent contained and Lidia is 98 percent contained, according to Cal Fire.

The extent of the destruction has prompted locals to demand answers from officials, amid reports that fire hydrants were running dry in some of the worst-hit areas.

Newsom has come under fire for cutting California’s funding for wildfire and forest resilience by $101 million less than a year before devastating fires tore through Los Angeles.

California’s Democratic governor signed the cuts in June 2024, eliminating funding for seven programs aimed at preventing and combating potential wildfires in the state, Newsweek reports.

The cuts include a $5 million reduction for CAL FIRE’s fuel reduction teams, including funding for California National Guard vegetation management funding, an analysis by the outlet found.

The total for the program was reduced to $129 million amid claims that the state failed to clear brush and forestry that may have accelerated the flames.

Newsom’s budget cuts also cut $4 million from a forest heritage program intended to promote management practices for landowners and cut $28 million from funding for state preserves aimed at increasing wildfire resilience.

Another $8 million was cut from monitoring and research programs, much of which reportedly went to CAL FIRE, and $3 million from an interagency forest data hub.

Funding for a pilot program designed to make homes more resilient to wildfires through a hardening plan was cut by $12 million.

In response to Newsome’s leadership during the disaster, Trump called on the governor to resign as angry residents shouted at him as he surveyed the damage.