Large sinkhole in Malibu prompts evacuation of more than 30 properties

Actor Nicolas Cage is reportedly owner of home where sinkhole formed, roughly 25-30ft deep and 30-by-60ft wide The city of Malibu, California, has ordered the evacuation of more than 30 properties after a large sinkhole opened on Tuesday. Malibu officials declared a local emergency Tuesday evening after a “large sinkhole” emerged near 31630 Sea Level Drive.

The officials said the sinkhole was believed to have begun developing on Monday, and had grown to roughly 25-30ft deep and 30-by-60ft wide by Tuesday evening.

Read the original report at The Guardian.