A Malibu mansion is still standing after wildfires tore down neighbouring homes. Here's why it likely survived
3 days, 13 hours ago

A Malibu mansion is still standing after wildfires tore down neighbouring homes. Here's why it likely survived

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Standing on the burnt-out Malibu coastline is a three-storey house. Stone and stucco withstand the heat Speaking to The New York Post, Mr Steiner said he was surprised to learn his home was still standing after the blaze passed through. According to California building company Pacific Green Homes, wood's flexibility makes it "one of the most earthquake-resistant materials available". " Its architect, Greg Chasen, said despite some smoke damage, the home was still "totally liveable", partly thanks to some design choices. But some part of the home's survival just came down to luck, Mr Chasen said — the clear perimeter, which minimised the fire's ability to approach the house, wasn't by his design. "

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