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Malibu wildfire surrounds Dick Van Dyke’s residence; 98-year-old star ‘safely evacuated’

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Dick Van Dyke has made it out of hurt’s means.

The legendary 98-year-old actor’s house is one among many in danger as wildfires in Malibu, California, proceed to unfold. Van Dyke shared an replace with involved followers on his Facebook account, letting them know he and his spouse, Arlene Silver, have “safely evacuated.”

“Arlene and I’ve safely evacuated with our animals aside from Bobo escaped as we had been leaving,” he wrote. “We’re praying he’ll be okay and that our neighborhood in Serra Retreat will survive these horrible fires.”

Fans shortly took to the feedback part to ship prayers and properly needs to the “Mary Poppins” star.

Dick Van Dyke evacuated his Malibu residence on account of a wildfire. (Disney/Randy Holmes)

DICK VAN DYKE, 98, HOPES TO BE REMEMBERED BY FANS FOR ONE THING

“Prayers lifted for you and your loved ones and mates. Prayers for emergency responders as properly!” one fan wrote within the feedback part.

“My ideas are with you and all these impacted. Glad you all are protected, hoping BoBo shall be rescued,” a second fan wrote.

A 3rd added, “So glad you might be all protected. Praying for you.”

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He later posted a video of his cat Bobo, writing, “I hope Bobo is okay.”

Just a couple of days in the past, the actor’s residence was featured in a music video for Coldplay’s new track, “All My Love,” which celebrated the actor’s decades-long profession in Hollywood. The video included moments of Van Dyke along with his household, moments of reflection and photographs of his many awards and accolades. 

In the video, the actor, who turns 99 Friday, displays on his life, saying he’s “not afraid” of dying.

“I’m acutely conscious that I might go any day now. But I don’t know why it doesn’t concern me. I’m not afraid of it,” Van Dyke stated within the video. “I’ve that feeling, completely towards something mental, that I’m going to be all proper.”

According to Fox 11, the Franklin Fire started round 10:50 p.m. Monday north of Pepperdine University and has grown to over 2,800 acres.

“Arlene and I’ve safely evacuated with our animals aside from Bobo escaped as we had been leaving. We’re praying he’ll be okay and that our neighborhood in Serra Retreat will survive these horrible fires.”

— Dick Van Dyke

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Franklin Fire overnight view

The Franklin Fire broke out Monday night time and now spans over 2,700 acres. (FOX 11 Los Angeles)

According to the outlet, a sheriff stated throughout a press convention Tuesday that over 18,000 individuals and eight,100 buildings have been affected, with 2,000 of these buildings underneath evacuation orders. The reason behind the wildfire is underneath investigation by LA County Fire and Sheriff’s arson groups.

Aside from Van Dyke, different celebrities residing within the space have evacuated, together with actress Mira Sorvino and singers Cher and Barbra Streisand.

Representatives for Cher informed The New York Times she and her pets are staying in a resort.

“All my Malibu mates and neighbors I pray that you’re protected,” Sorvino shared on X, previously Twitter. “We evacuated in the course of the night time, youngsters and pets all accounted for! Scary instances!!”

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Mira Sorvino shared that she and her household evacuated their residence in the course of the night time to flee the Franklin Fire. (Getty Images)

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