the wildfire that burned los angeles This week is disrupting the star-studded city's most famous industry: entertainment.
Production halted on Wednesday, as major highways and roads were closed, and homes and businesses were destroyed. President Biden approved a major disaster declaration for California on Wednesday and at least two people have died from the fire, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
“Jimmy Kimmel Live” canceled its taping on Wednesday, a source familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Kimmel's guest list for the canceled show included Cynthia Erivo from the hit film “Wicked,” Brian Jordan Alvarez from the FX series “English Teacher” and singer-songwriter Victoria Canals. Instead an old episode of the late night talk show will be rebroadcast. According to the show's website, actor Timothée Chalamet is scheduled to appear Thursday. It's unclear whether tapings will resume by then.
Other ABC productions that closed Wednesday include Grey's Anatomy and Dr. Odyssey. The CBS game show “After Midnight” also canceled tapings Wednesday.
Cultural establishments, including the famous Getty Villa in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, have also been affected by the wildfires. Although the building is “safe and intact” statement As for the museum, the institute will remain closed till early next week. The Getty said vegetation on the property burned but the structures were unaffected and its collections and staff were safe.
More than 20 school districts in Los Angeles were closed Wednesday due to wildfires. Flight operations at Los Angeles International Airport were not affected.