Los Angeles Wildfires Halt Hollywood Productions: "Fallout" Season 2 Among Shows Impacted

As 2025 began, devastating wildfires erupted across Los Angeles, claiming five lives and forcing over 130,000 residents to evacuate. Many Hollywood stars' homes were not spared from the blaze. Dubbed the worst wildfires in Los Angeles history, the inferno has plunged the Hollywood industry into disarray, significantly impacting film and television production schedules.

Among the affected productions is the critically acclaimed video game adaptation, "Fallout." Its second season, which was slated to begin filming this week in the Santa Clarita area, has been forced to halt operations. Due to the Los Angeles wildfires, deteriorating air quality, and the need for emergency road access, the Los Angeles Fire Department revoked all filming permits, prompting the production team to temporarily shut down.

Beyond "Fallout," major studios including NBCUniversal, CBS, Disney, and Warner Bros. have also announced the suspension of their productions. Affected shows include the popular series "Hacks", "Suits: Los Angeles", "NCIS", "Grey's Anatomy", and the talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!".

While these productions are not directly threatened by the fires, hazardous airborne particles and road closures have made filming impossible.


via: Variety