Ben Affleck returns to his Pacific Palisades mansion after surviving fires with Jennifer Garner and her children

Ben Affleck is safe after being evacuated from his $20 million Pacific Palisades home due to the raging California wildfires. The actor, who had rushed to his ex-wife Jennifer Garner's nearby residence to pick up their three children, appeared calm and in good spirits shortly after the evacuation.

All members of the family are safe, as was confirmed to the Daily Mail by a close source.

Hours after the evacuation, Ben was seen in the Brentwood neighborhood wearing a hooded sweatshirt and sporting his signature beard. With a smile on his face, he was observed checking on his neighbors, sharing a hug with an acquaintance, and then getting into his luxury SUV.

Fires have devastated the region

The wildfire, which has already burned over 1,200 acres, has impacted numerous celebrity properties in the Pacific Palisades area. Ben Affleck has been living in the area since his split from Jennifer Lopez, leaving behind the $68 million "dream" home they once shared.

When Ben drove up to his property, he was greeted with the sight of his home engulfed in flames. Despite the destruction, he has been seen in relatively good spirits, showing his resilience in the face of such a devastating event.

Pacific Palisades is known for its large celebrity estates surrounded by hills filled with vegetation, which provides ample fuel for wildfires. As such, the neighborhood is particularly vulnerable to the fires, which have wreaked havoc in the region.

Jennifer Garner, who has been residing in a $53,271 per-month rental while renovations are underway at her $8 million Brentwood farmhouse, is located just a short distance away from Ben's home. She has been staying close to their children during the crisis, ensuring their safety in the midst of the chaos.

The Pacific Palisades area, home to stars like Tom Hanks, Reese Witherspoon, Miles Teller, Adam Sandler, and Jhene Aiko, remains on high alert as the fire continues to threaten the region.

Though the wildfires have caused significant damage, the safety of Ben and his family is a relief amid the turmoil. As the fire continues to rage, residents are focusing on recovery while remaining hopeful that the worst is behind them.