Ben AffleckA Brentwood home is under increased security amid the Pacific Palisades fire.

After a previous visit by the FBI and a verbal encounter with police officers, the actor returned home again to find a huge military vehicle near his home.

Ben Affleck initially evacuated his newly purchased mansion due to wildfires, but quickly returned after learning it had survived the blaze.

Affleck's posh Brentwood estate has seen an increase in security activity, with a military presence now joining the scene.

This comes just days after police and FBI agents were spotted in the area due to the devastating Pacific Palisades fire. Recently, a sand-colored military Humvee equipped with a turret for mounting heavy artillery was parked near Affleck's home.

The actor was photographed calmly walking past the vehicle, unfazed by the unusual sight. A uniformed military officer was standing next to the Humvee, but the actor did not communicate with military personnel.

According to TMJdespite the close proximity to his home, the military deployment is not connected to Affleck personally.

The National Guard is stationed in the area to support firefighting efforts as the Pacific Palisades wildfire continues to rage, burning over 23,000 acres and destroying neighborhoods in Malibu and beyond.

With Affleck's home near the edge of the evacuation zone, the increased security presence is part of ongoing measures to protect the community and contain the wildfire.

Earlier this week, FBI agents were seen at Affleck's home in Brentwood investigating a drone incident that involved a collision with a firefighting aircraft.

Despite the presence of federal agents, sources said Affleck is not under investigation and faces no legal issues related to the situation.

Just days after the FBI visit, photographers captured the "Gone Girl" actor in what appeared to be a heated exchange with local police officers.

In the video, Affleck pulled up next to two police officers parked near his driveway, rolled down the window of his BMW and appeared visibly frustrated as he expressed concern for security personnel in the area.

Although the exact details of the conversation are unclear, Affleck seemed upset by what he described as the unnecessary interference of private security.

After a brief but tense discussion, the mood gradually calmed down, and Affleck calmly drove away.

Tensions in the neighborhood remain high because of the fire near the Palisades, which led to evacuation orders and reports of looting in the affected areas.

Although Affleck's home is just outside the mandatory evacuation zone, heightened security and limited access create ongoing challenges for local residents.

The FBI investigation and increased police presence at Affleck's home follows his recent evacuation due to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.

On January 7, Affleck was forced to leave his rental property as wildfires swept through the area, destroying thousands of homes, businesses and schools and claiming at least 25 lives.

During the evacuation, the "Good Will Hunting" star temporarily stayed at the nearby house of his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.

He also revealed the source Page Six that Affleck's ex, Jennifer Lopez, was in "regular contact" with him amid the crisis.

Affleck quickly returned to his home on January 8. At the time, a source said that while the actor remained under evacuation status, he was "grateful that his property is safe for now."

"Ben knows a lot of people who have unfortunately lost their homes," the insider added. "He's seen a lot of destruction, and it's beyond tragic. ... Ben is reaching out to anyone who can help."

Meanwhile, Lopez and Affleck officially ended their divorce after five months following their unexpected split on their second wedding anniversary.

The couple, who tied the knot in 2022, will legally end their marriage on February 20 Daily Mailboth Lopez, 55, and Affleck, 52, will keep the assets they individually acquired during their brief relationship.

The former couple also reached a private settlement regarding their $61 million Beverly Hills mansion, though specific details remain undisclosed.