Neverland Ranch is under serious threat from a massive wildfire in SoCal, but Michael Jackson fans don’t have to worry… because firefighters and heavy equipment are already there to keep the iconic building safe.
If TMZ reported this earlier …Santa Barbara’s massive Lake Fire is raging toward MJ’s infamous ranch, fueled by dry land conditions and a sweltering heat wave, and now mass evacuations are underway.
Captain Scott Safechuck, spokesperson for the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, tells TMZ that the fire poses a major threat to Neverland. That is why dozens of firefighters are already present, including several fire trucks and bulldozers. There are also fire planes nearby, ready to respond!
Neverland is not the only estate threatened by the fire, which has grown to more than 20,000 hectares. A high school is also on the brink of destruction… but the SS tells us that all properties receive equal attention – Neverland gets no special treatment!
SS praised current Neverland owner…billionaire businessman Ron BurkleWHO bought it for $22 million in 2020 … for the excellent work the staff has done in mitigating wildfires on the property.
Neverland will be the setting for the upcoming MJ biopic, simply titled ‘Michael’. The film stars MJ’s 27-year-old nephew Jaafar.
SS emphasized to us that fans are not allowed to come to the area… They can’t do anything to help… Leave this to the pros, Moonwalkers.