In an in terview with KTLA, hollywood producer, Max Borenstein breaks down in tear after returning to destroyed ‘dream home’ amid LA fires.
Max Borenstein, a writer and producer, returned to the remains of his Malibu house, which was destroyed in the recent LA fires.
The emotional moment was broadcast on KTLA Sunday, with Borenstein sharing his grief over losing his “dream home.”
Hollywood producer reflects on the loss of his home
Borenstein, known for his work on Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, stood amid the ruins of his waterfront property.
“This is my house,” he said. “I didn’t take anything and I didn’t think it could happen because, who does?”
The KTLA segment showed Borenstein walking around the wreckage of his home.
Reporter Courtney Friel, who captured the footage, expressed her sympathy for the loss of the “PCH dog beach community” in Malibu, which had been devastated by the #PalisadesFire.
Emotional connection to the Malibu community
Borenstein shared his deep connection to the community, describing it as a place where people had lived for decades. “So many of my neighbors, I had three years here,” he said, emphasizing the close-knit nature of the area.
While, he also described the community’s unique charm, noting how residents would often bring their dogs to a nearby cove, earning the spot the nickname “dog beach.”
Memories of life in the home
Borenstein opened up about the personal memories he created during his three years in the house.
“I’ve gone through loss here and grief here, and everyone on this stretch has and is going through that now,” he shared. Despite the devastation, he found solace in the view of the ocean, which reminded him of the world’s beauty.
“I would do anything I could do to rebuild here, and I hope we’re allowed,” Borenstein added, expressing hope for a future return to the community.
A symbolic item from the wreckage
In the wake of the fire, Borenstein salvaged a Pellegrino bottle that survived the blaze. H
e planned to use it as the focal point of an art piece. “I’m gonna take this because it’s the only thing from this house that I loved so much,” he explained.
Wildfires continue to devastate the region
As of Monday, the Palisades Fire was 11 percent contained, while the Eaton Fire was 27 percent contained.
The fires have scorched an estimated area of over 62 square miles, with officials warning that the death toll could rise.
The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings, anticipating 50 mph winds that would continue to worsen conditions.
In response to the growing disaster, President Joe Biden urged Congress to allocate funds for the rebuilding effort. He also announced that the federal government would cover expenses for the next 180 days.
Vice President Kamala Harris expressed her heartbreak over the devastation, calling the aftermath of the fires “truly heartbreaking.”
Borenstein’s story, and the stories of many others, reflect the deep emotional toll of these devastating fires, and the long road ahead to recovery.