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Why Joshua Jackson is 'Actually Excited' After His House Burnt Down

Joshua Jackson opened up about his house burning down in the Los Angeles fire that devastated the Palisades

Jackson confirmed on January 12 that the Topanga, California house where he was raised as a child actor – and which he later bought as an adult – burned down as wildfires ravaged the greater Los Angeles area. Joshua Jackson during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon.Todd Owyoung/NBCJackson surprised Fallon and his studio audience by mentioning he was “actually excited” to begin the rebuilding process as a way to give his daughter a fresh start. Joshua Jackson during an interview with host Jimmy Fallon.Todd Owyoung/NBCThe actor’s positive outlook reflects his initial announcement of losing his house in January, in which he confirmed “all the people closest to [him] affected by the fire [were] OK.”

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