Ben Affleck was spotted enjoying an spot of quality time with his middle child Fin, 16, in Los Angeles this Friday – after his home escaped the disastrous Los Angeles fires.
The 52-year-old actor shares Fin as well as his daughter Violet, 19, and son Samuel, 12, with his amicable first ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
Fin, who uses ‘they/them’ pronouns, appeared to be in bright spirits while walking down a sunny sidewalk with Ben, who looked more subdued.
Ben, who recently finalized his divorce from his second wife Jennifer Lopez, layered up in a button-down shirt with a knit cardigan and a fleece-trimmed jacket.
He slung a pair of sunglasses fashionably from his shirt, rounding off his ensemble with a set of khaki trousers and low-top boots.
His latest sighting comes a day after he arrived home on Thursday to find a military Hummer outside his home, following a visit from police and the FBI.
Ben Affleck was spotted enjoying an spot of quality time with his middle child Fin, 16, in Los Angeles this Friday – after his home escaped the disastrous Los Angeles fires
The actor and producer seemed unfazed by the military presence which seemed to include members of the National Guard in his Brentwood neighborhood.
Investigators were reportedly searching the area seeking footage from security systems that might show if anyone launched a drone from the area which damaged an airplane helping to douse the Palisades fire a week ago.
Although the Oscar winner was seen speaking with law enforcement a few days ago, he had no interaction with the soldiers stationed near his mansion.
Local news station KTLA has reported Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff own a home in the area and on Sunday police were called out at 4:40am on a report of a possible burglary and found two people who were detained for breaking curfew and then released.
Harris, who will leave office on Monday, January 20, has decided along with her husband to use their California home as their base, according to Page Six.
The high winds that have fueled the flames have weakened and the outlet reported that the Palisades fire is 31-percent contained. The Eaton fire stands at 65-percent contained.
The death toll is currently listed at 27 according to CBS.
The damaged airplane was quickly repaired and has been continuing to help douse the flames, according to the Montreal City News.
Fin, who uses ‘they/them’ pronouns, appeared to be in bright spirits while walking down a sunny sidewalk with Ben, who looked more subdued
Flying drones in firefighting zones is a federal crime punishable by up to 12 months in prison in the U.S. or a fine of up to US $75,000.
Four air tankers from the Canadian province of Quebec have been assisting in the effort to douse the flames that have so far claimed 60 square miles of land some 12,000 buildings.
When the Palisades fire broke out on January seventh, Affleck was seen rushing from his to his ex-wife Jennifer Garner’s nearby home in Brentwood to help her and their children get to safety.
Garner’s home has survived the flames, and Affleck’s home, which borders Pacific Palisades, has so far escaped unscathed from the deadly fires.
Garner has been volunteering as part of her work as an ambassador for Save The Children to help the kids affected by the deadly fires to process their grief.
‘Save the Children did this inside of shelters for years as part of our disaster relief. I’ve witnessed it all over the country. It’s crazy that it’s in my own backyard now,’ the actress told NBC News.
Local news station KTLA has reported Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff own a home in the area. On Sunday police were called out at 4:40am on a report of a possible burglary and found two people who were arrested for breaking curfew
The organization has been working in conjunction with Project: Camp. ‘When disaster strikes, they show up with trauma-informed care for kids.’
‘Therapy for them is play,’ the Yes Day actress said, adding, ‘This is therapy for these kids. This is exactly what they need.’
‘Everyone is just trying to… give children a little bit of joy and normalcy — if that’s at all possible,’ she said.
The pop-up camps also ‘give parents the space to figure out where they’re gonna live, where their kids are gonna go to school. There’s so much work to do,’ Garner said.
This comes after Ben’s ex-wife Jennifer Lopez made a very large donation of clothing and accessories to those afflicted by the Los Angeles fires, DailyMail.com learned.
Lopez, 55, ‘took clothing out of her very own closet and her massive storage unit and packed it up in boxes and put it on a truck,’ a source told DailyMail.com.
‘It was a huge amount of stuff and is worth a fortune. There is a lot of comfortable clothes like hoodies and jeans, just everyday stuff to get people back on their feet.
‘There are tennis shoes, sweaters and jackets, perfect for winter. Jennifer has been collecting clothing for the past 30 years so she had a lot to pull from,’ added the insider. The donations started last week and have continued into th
is week, it was added.
The Atlas actress also added several packages of her JLO beauty products that include cleanser and moisturizer.
The clothing goes to students, teachers and families involved with the Los Angeles school district and Pasadena schools.
The raging fires have taken place in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena claiming at least 24 lives.
Jennifer Lopez has made a very large donation of clothing and accessories to those afflicted by the Los Angeles fires, DailyMail.com has learned; pictured January 4
An aerial view of homes destroyed in the Palisades Fire as wildfires cause damage and loss through the LA region on January 13 in Pacific Palisades, California
The donation – which does not have a dollar amount attached – was made to The A-List which has put together a ‘grassroots’ donation campaign for those left with nothing after their homes burned down.
Another person who has sent over supplies is shoe company Steve Madden.
The A List is a ‘relationship-first, full scope marketing agency with a showroom in Beverly Hills specializing in all things celebrity, influencer & events,’ it says online.
Last week Jennifer shared a post directing readers to the Boys & Girls Club, which is offering ‘safe spaces and support’ for children and their families during the disaster.
Lopez, who attended the club as a teenager and became a spokesperson in 2010, wrote on Instagram: ‘My heart goes out to everyone affected by the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. I can’t even imagine how deeply traumatic these events can be, especially for children who’ve lost their homes and sense of security.
‘During times like these, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Los Angeles are here to provide support, resources, and a safe space for kids and families in need.
‘The Boys and Girls Club of America was where I found solace and refuge so often in my own childhood. It’s a place where kids can feel safe, cared for, and empowered, even during the hardest times. Please visit the link in my bio for more information on how to reach out or visit your local club to find help, connection, and hope. Together, we’ll rebuild stronger.’
