In Malibu, the fire is over — but the math has just begun
The Palisades Fire in Malibu has destroyed homes and is changing the ownership landscape for generations to come. The rebuilding process is being hindered by government delays, expensive permits, and bureaucratic hurdles, making it financially impossible for some homeowners to rebuild. As a result, many are choosing to sell their properties, leading to a shift in the community's demographics.
- ▪The Palisades Fire has destroyed numerous homes in Malibu, leaving charred foundations and empty lots in its wake.
- ▪Homeowners face significant rebuilding costs, with one homeowner facing a $7 million bill, and many others finding it financially impossible to rebuild.
- ▪Government delays and bureaucratic hurdles are exacerbating the problem, leading to increased costs and uncertainty for homeowners.
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| Publication time | Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:14:48 -0400 |
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Opinion In Malibu, the fire is over — but the math has just begun By Jon Fleischman Published Aug. 1, 2026, 10:14 p.m. ET (function() { var overlay = document.getElementById("nyp-player-lcp-overlay"); if (!overlay) { return; } function hideOverlay() { overlay.remove(); } function afterDCL() { requestAnimationFrame(hideOverlay); } if (document.readyState === "loading") { document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", afterDCL, { once: true }); } else { afterDCL(); } })(); See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The Palisades Fire didn’t just destroy Malibu homes. It is quietly changing who will own Malibu for generations to come. Drive Pacific Coast Highway today and the devastation remains impossible to miss. Charred foundations. Empty lots.
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