Mel Gibson: My home of over a decade burned down during Joe Rogan podcast

Mel Gibson was recording Joe Rogan’s podcast while his home burned in the wildfires (Isabel Infantes/PA)

Oscar-winning actor and director Mel Gibson has revealed his home was lost in the Los Angeles wildfires while he was away recording a podcast interview with Joe Rogan.

The Mad Max star, 69, described the loss as “emotional” and “devastating”, but attempted to remain upbeat as he said his family were “happy and healthy and out of harm’s way”.