During the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, David Steiner\u2019s $9 million Malibu villa was the only property left untouched in his neighborhood, while over 20,000 acres burned, destroying thousands of homes and businesses. Steiner described his shock, stating, \u201c[The contractor] saw my neighbor\u2019s house going down and told me, \u2018It looks like your house is going too.\u2019\u201d Instead, his villa, built to withstand earthquakes, emerged as the \u201clast house standing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Steiner attributes his home\u2019s survival to its design, which he described as \u201cbuilt like a cruise ship\u201d with \u201cultra-sturdy construction,\u201d fireproof materials, and deep pilings anchoring it to bedrock. Despite the home\u2019s resilience, he expressed humility, acknowledging others\u2019 greater losses: \u201cDon\u2019t pray for me; what I lost is material goods\u2026 My heart goes out to those who lost their homes.\u201d<\/p>\n
The fires, intensified by strong winds and dry conditions, were among the most destructive in Los Angeles history. Authorities suspect arson in at least one fire, with a man arrested on suspicion. Celebrities like Paris Hilton and Billy Crystal were among those who lost homes.<\/p>\n
While grateful his house survived, Steiner noted potential smoke damage and the limits of wildfire insurance, which he says covers only \u201c50%.\u201d Despite the challenges, he reflected on the situation with gratitude and empathy for his affected neighbors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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