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Dick Van Dyke Reveals “Exhausting” Escape From Malibu Fire, Says Neighbors Saved Him: “I Was Trying To Crawl To The Car”

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Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke recounts his dramatic escape from a raging Malibu wildfire, crediting quick-thinking neighbors for saving his life.
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  • At 97 years old, Van Dyke was forced to 'crawl to the car' during the harrowing incident, describing the experience as 'exhausting'.
  • The iconic actor praised his neighbors for rushing to his aid, stating 'they saved me' from the rapidly spreading blaze that threatened his Malibu home.
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