General Hospital has issued a content warning to viewers ahead of the airing of episodes depicting a house fire amid the devastating Los Angeles wildfires across Southern California.
The long-running soap opera shared the advice on its main Instagram page — not long after cast member Cameron Mathison revealed his house burned down as a result of the Eaton fire in Pasadena.
Multiple fires, including the catastrophic Pacific Palisades fire, started Tuesday amid strong Santa Ana winds.
The show shared a message on Wednesday that said, “Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by the fires currently raging in Los Angeles County.”
“In light of current events, today’s episode of General Hospital (and several to follow) may prove too difficult to watch for some.”
‘Please keep this in mind before you tune in. Thank you for your understanding,” the warning concluded.
General Hospital has issued a content warning to viewers ahead of the airing of episodes depicting a house fire amid the devastating Los Angeles wildfires in Southern California
Upcoming episodes will feature a house fire and the character Michael Corinthos – played by Chad Duell – catching fire inside.
It comes just two months after the actor announced his departure from the series by sharing a touching post on his Instagram account.
He wrote, “After many incredible years on General Hospital, I have decided to leave the show. This was not an easy decision for me, but it feels like the right time in my life.”
‘I’m beyond grateful for it [executive producer] Frank Valentini, the cast, crew and everyone behind the scenes who have been like family to me throughout this amazing journey.”
Duell – who has been a regular on the soap since 2010 – added: “To all the fans, thank you for your continued support and for allowing Michael Corinthos to be a part of your lives.”
“Your love and encouragement have meant the world to me. This isn’t a goodbye, it’s a see you later. Lots of love, Chad.”
During his time on General Hospital, Chad received six Daytime Emmy Award nominations for his performance, winning one in 2015 for Outstanding Supporting Actor.
The show’s warning comes not long after star of the beloved series, Cameron Mathison, heartbrokenly revealed he lost his home to the LA wildfires.
The show shared a message on Wednesday that read, “Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the fires currently raging in Los Angeles County.”
Multiple fires, including the catastrophic Pacific Palisades fire, started Tuesday amid strong Santa Ana winds
The show’s warning comes not long after star of the beloved series, Cameron Mathison, heartbrokenly revealed he lost his home to the LA wildfires; seen in December 2024 in New Jersey
On Wednesday, the actor took to his main Instagram page as he walked up a path to what would have been the front entrance of his home, which had completely burned down.
Only piles of rubble and scattered flames could be seen as smoke filled the air above.
In the caption he wrote: ‘We are safe. But this is what’s left of our beautiful home. Our home where our children grew up and where they once wanted to raise their own children.’
“Thank you to everyone who reached out and checked in.” I can’t respond to everyone so wanted to provide an update here. Sending so many prayers to everyone affected by these fires.”
Cameron also shared more videos to his Instagram Stories shortly after both he and his loved ones were evacuated from the home on Tuesday evening, not long after the Eaton Fire broke out in Pasadena.
Showing trees swaying in the strong wind and flames covering a nearby hill, he wrote: “Thank you for all the love and concern.”
‘We are evacuated and safe. Praying that everyone can say the same.”
As he drove through the streets to find a safe area, he also called out to the firefighters who were escorting residents, adding, “Grateful for all these heroes.”
On Wednesday, the actor took to his main Instagram page as he walked up a path to what would have been the front entrance of his home, which had completely burned down.
In the caption he wrote: ‘We are safe. But this is what’s left of our beautiful home. Our home where our children grew up and where they once wanted to raise their own children’
He also shared more videos to his Instagram Stories shortly after Cameron and his loved ones were evacuated from the home Tuesday night, not long after the Eaton Fire broke out in Pasadena.
As he drove through the streets to find a safe area, he also called out to the firefighters who were escorting residents, adding: ‘Grateful for all these heroes’
Other celebrities lost their homes in the devastating fires, including Adam Brody and wife Leighton Meester.
The couple’s home — which was purchased for $6.5 million in 2019 — was burned in the Pacific Palisades fire.
And A-listers including Top Gun: Maverick star Miles Teller, Anthony Hopkins and Ricki Lake also lost their homes.
According to the newspaper, more than 15,800 acres have currently burned in the Palisades fire Los Angeles Timesand destroyed approximately 1,000 buildings, making it the most destructive fire in LA history
The Eaton Fire also started Tuesday after the sun set and winds began to pick up viciously in the Altadena and Pasadena area.
The flames have since engulfed about 10,000 hectares – and five deaths have been confirmed, the source said.
Additional fires have started across Southern California, including the Hurst Fire, Woodley Fire, Olivas Fire and the Freddy Fire.
On Wednesday evening, the Sunset Fire started in the Hollywood Hills and began moving south toward the iconic Hollywood Boulevard.
The beach homes of Paris Hilton and Diane Warren were also burned down in the fire.
Other celebrities lost their homes in the devastating fires, including Adam Brody and wife Leighton Meester; seen earlier this month in Beverly Hills
Amid the many fires spreading through Southern California due to high winds, a total of 70,000 people had been ordered to evacuate; taken Tuesday in Pacific Palisades
Celebrity hotspots such as Reel Inn were destroyed, while Nobu Malibu and Giorgio Baldi are also threatened by the flames.
Amid the many fires spreading through Southern California due to high winds, a total of 70,000 people had been ordered to evacuate.
While ABC’s General Hospital issued the content warning on Wednesday, the network also canceled tapings for shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live!
And as reporting continues, other shows, including Doctor Odyssey and Grey’s Anatomy, will also not air. CBS Studios also halted production of its own shows, such as NCIS.
It comes as Hollywood temporarily shuts down amid the devastating fires, also delaying nominations for the upcoming 97th Academy Awards.
In the wake of the horrific events, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has officially postponed the announcement of the 2025 Oscar nominations from Friday, January 17 to Sunday, January 19.
The voting period – which started on Wednesday – has also been extended until Tuesday, January 14. Initially, voting was scheduled to end on Sunday, January 12.
A letter from the Academy, per The Hollywood Reporterread: ‘We would like to express our deepest condolences to those affected by the devastating fires in Southern California.’
On Wednesday evening, the Sunset Fire started in the Hollywood Hills and began moving south toward the iconic Hollywood Boulevard (seen above)
It comes as Hollywood temporarily shuts down amid the devastating fires, also delaying nominations for the upcoming 97th Academy Awards; photo taken in 2022
A letter from the Academy, according to The Hollywood Reporter, read: “We would like to express our deepest condolences to those affected by the devastating fires in Southern California”; photo taken on Wednesday in Malibu
“So many of our members and industry colleagues live and work in the Los Angeles area, and we are thinking of you.”
“Given the fire situation, we wanted to share some updates on an expansion of the voting window for the Oscars nominations, as well as updated information on Oscars Shortlist Screenings, Oscars Bake-Offs and the Academy Museum…”
Other academy events have also been temporarily canceled and will be rescheduled to a later date, such as the International Feature Film Shortlist Screening.
Bake-offs across the LA industry have been canceled while the Academy Museum closed its doors on Wednesday – and the screenings will be rescheduled to an unknown date.
The 97th Academy Awards will take place later this year on March 2 and will be hosted by comedian and TV personality Conan O’Brien.
The 2025 Critics Choice Awards have also been postponed to January 26, after originally taking place this week on Sunday, January 12.
The annual BAFTA Tea Party was supposed to take place on Saturday, but this has also been cancelled.