When the Palisades Fire broke out in Los Angeles last Tuesday, Hollywood’s awards season was in full swing. The Golden Globes had transpired less than 48 hours earlier and a series of splashy awards banquets followed in the days after.

Oscar Awards, the Hollywood’s biggest night, is reportedly on the verge of cancellation for the first time in its 96-year history due to devastating wildfire.For the 97th event, the

Oscar nominations, other awards season events and several LA-based shows have been affected by the California fires.

Oscar nominations for the 97th Academy Awards have been delayed again due to Los Angeles-area fires. The announcement is now set for Jan. 23, with voting extended to Jan. 17.

We are all devastated by the impact of the fires and the profound losses experienced by so many in our community,” Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang told Variety in a joint statement in January 2025.

With fires still active in the Los Angeles area, the film academy also extended the nominations voting period for its members through Friday. Originally, nominations were to be announced that

The raging LA wildfires have devastated the city, prompting mass evacuations, heartbreaking loss, and now, a potential threat to the 96th Annual Academy Awards. Could the prestigious Oscars ceremony be canceled for the first time in history?