Dick Van Dyke Rescued by Neighbors During Malibu Wildfire Evacuation
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Dick Van Dyke, nearing his 99th birthday, was evacuated from his Malibu home during the Franklin Fire with the help of his neighbors, who carried him to safety. The wildfire, which burned over 2,600 acres, prompted widespread evacuations in the area. Van Dyke's home and his missing cat, Bobo, were both unharmed. Other celebrities, including Mira Sorvino and Cher, also evacuated. The incident follows Van Dyke's recent appearance in Coldplay's music video for "All My Love."
- Dick Van Dyke Says Neighbors ‘Saved Me’ During Wildfire Evacuation Ahead of 99th Birthday: ‘I Was Trying to Crawl to the Car. I Couldn’t Get Up’ Variety
- Dick Van Dyke escapes Malibu wildfire as he ‘crawls’ to his car, 3 neighbors ‘saved him’ Fox News
- Photos: Scenes of flames and smoke from the Franklin Fire in Malibu NBC Los Angeles
- Southern California newlywed couple devastated after losing home to Malibu wildfire KTLA Los Angeles
- Malibu Fire Reminds Residents of the Perils of Living in Paradise The New York Times
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