Three large multi-million dollar homes perched atop California cliffs nearly fell into the ocean after a recent storm caused large sections of the coastline to collapse.
Incredible video footage captured by FOX 11 Los Angeles shows three homes teetering on the edge of a cliff on Scenic Drive in Dana Point, a picturesque Orange County city located about 90 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. It’s reflected.
The recent powerful winter storm that battered California with torrential rain and hurricane-force wind gusts washed away portions of cliffs, leaving the backs of homes precariously close to the cliffs.
Video footage shows homes teetering on the edge of a cliff on Scenic Drive in Dana Point. (FOX11 Los Angeles)
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Footage shows large mounds of dirt, sand and rocks piled up at the base of the cliff some 150 feet below as waves crash against the sediment. The lower section, which was once believed to have been a staircase leading to the base of the cliff, has also been dragged away.
The three adjacent homes are estimated to be worth about $15.9 million, $14.1 million and $12.9 million, respectively, the New York Post reported, citing real estate firm Redfin.
Homes along the bluff are being monitored, but there doesn’t appear to be any danger, an Orange County supervisor told FOX 11.
“It makes it look more dramatic than it actually is,” Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley said Monday.
A powerful recent winter storm washed away part of the cliff, leaving homes precariously close to it. (FOX11 Los Angeles)
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Foley said a building inspector evaluated the home and concluded there was no structural damage and there were no plans to red-tagging the home, which would make it unsafe for occupancy.
Foley said there are no plans to evacuate.
He said homeowners are not out of the woods yet, given the ground is saturated and more rain is expected.
City officials issued a statement regarding the home, saying they had spoken with the owners of the home and slope where the collapse occurred.
Officials said homeowners are not out of the woods, given the saturated ground and more rain expected. (FOX11 Los Angeles)
“The City confirms there is no immediate threat to the residence at this time and no further action is being taken at this time,” the statement said, according to FOX 11.
Councilman Steve Knobloch also visited the site, noting that the city had to red-tag homes in the area several years ago, but they have since been demolished into the hillside because the slope was unstable. , said it was bulldozed.
There were 562 landslides in Los Angeles as of Wednesday evening, and 15 properties were red-tagged, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing Mayor Karen Bass’ office.
