Michael Jackson's Neverland estate is in danger of destruction due to a fast-moving Southern California wildfire By Ashleigh Gray For Dailymail.Com Published: 12:16 EDT, 7 July 2024 | Updated: 12:17 EDT, 7 July 2024 e-mail View comments Michael Jackson 's famous Neverland home is in the path of a Southern California wildfire. Per TMZ , the Santa Barbara County estate is dangerously close to a blaze called Lake Fire, which has prompted evacuations.
Earlier this year, the sprawling home and amusement park received renovations in preparation for an upcoming biopic about the late singer's life. Jackson's nephew Jaafar — an accomplished singer and dancer — is slated to play his uncle . The property was purchased by Jackson in 1988 and has been reconstructed as filming takes place ahead of the movie's scheduled April 18, 2025 release.
Michael Jackson's famous Neverland home is in the path of a Southern California wildfire; Jackson pictured in 2003 Per TMZ , the Santa Barbara County estate is dangerously close to a blaze called Lake Fire, which has prompted evacuations (Neverland seen in 2001) Aerial photos taken in April revealed that the fairground rides, tents and children's trains have all been rebuilt, along with a Ferris wheel and a replica of Jackson's carousel. Additional snapshots showed a recreation of the star's large red and white circus tent, as well as the red train that carried visitors around the park. Billionaire Ron Burkle, a financial adviser to Michael, purch.
