Mel Gibson says his house burned down in the Los Angeles wildfires

Mel Gibson has revealed that his home was destroyed in the Los Angeles bushfires while he was away recording Joe Rogan's podcast.

The Oscar-winning film star said his Malibu property was “absolutely destroyed” and criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom over the crisis.

At least 10 people died in the wildfires that burned thousands of buildings and prompted the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents.

A number of celebrities recounted how they lost their possessions, while officials warned that more strong winds could further fan the flames of forest fires.

Gibson said he felt “uncomfortable” while visiting Austin, Texas, to appear as a guest on The Joe Rogan Experience, because he knew his neighborhood was “on fire.”

“It's devastating and kind of emotional,” Gibson told NewsNation's. Elizabeth Vargas reports.

“I have lightened the burden of my belongings because they are all in ashes.”

The Braveheart star said he had lived in his home for about 15 years, and the homes of some of his neighbours, including that of actor Ed Harris, had also “disappeared”.

Gibson said his family followed the evacuation order and are safe.

in Podcast with RoganGibson criticized California's governor, saying Newsom claimed he would “take care of the forests” but “didn't do anything.”

“I think all the tax money we got probably went into Gavin's hair gel,” the actor said.

Los Angeles is facing the worst wildfires in its history, which have consumed 31,000 acres (12,500 hectares) of land and led to the evacuation of 180,000 people.

Five wildfires are still burning in the Los Angeles areas of Palisades, Eaton, Kenneth, Hearst and Lydia.

California Fire Chief David Acuna told Radio 4's Today program that potentially 10,000 structures had been destroyed. He also warned that the winds in the coming days could lead to more destruction in the region.

Republican President-elect Donald Trump called on Newsom, a Democrat, to resign over his handling of the crisis, saying that “one of the best and most beautiful” parts of the United States is “burning to the ground.”

Newsom defended the response and said state authorities were “doing everything we can” to protect communities.

The governor's spokeswoman accused Trump of politicizing the disaster and said Newsom focused on protecting people and making sure firefighters got the resources they needed.

US President Joe Biden said he pledged additional federal resources to help California after the “most widespread and destructive fire” in the state's history.

Paris Hilton and Billy Crystal are among the celebrities whose homes were destroyed in the bushfires.

Hilton, a hotel heiress and reality TV star, shared a video of the remains of her property on social media and said the “heartbreak is truly indescribable.”

Actor Crystal said in a statement that he and his wife, Janice, were “saddened” by the loss of their home in Pacific Palisades, where they had lived since 1979.

TV presenter Ricki Lake said she had lost her “dream home”, adding: “I feel sad with everyone who suffered during this horrific event.”

US Office star Rainn Wilson shared a video of his burning house and said there was a “valuable lesson” to be learned from the bushfires.

Actors Sir Anthony Hopkins, John Goodman, Anna Faris and Cary Elwes have reportedly lost their homes.

Meanwhile, actor Steve Guttenberg, a Pacific Palisades resident, helped move parked cars to make room for fire engines.

“This is not a parking lot,” he told KTLA. “I have friends there who can't evacuate.”

It is understood that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who live in California, have invited friends and loved ones who had to evacuate to their home.

“If a friend, loved one or pet has to evacuate, and you are able to provide safe haven for them in your home, please do so,” Harry and Meghan said in a statement on their website.