Critics Choice Awards, Hollywood productions halted as fires ravage LA [Video]

The devastating wildfires that continue to ravage the celebrity-filled enclave of Pacific Palisades and other areas have forced a production shutdown across Los Angeles, as well as the cancellation of a number of key award season events that were set to take place this week.

The Critics Choice Awards, originally set to be held this Sunday (Monday in Australia) in Santa Monica, have been postponed to January 26, CNN has reported.

“This unfolding tragedy has already had a profound impact on our community. All our thoughts and prayers are with those battling the devastating fires and with all who have been affected,” said Critics Choice Awards CEO Joey Berlin in a statement.

The Critics Choice Awards was set to be the second major televised Hollywood award show for the 2025 season, following last weekend’s (Monday in Australia) Golden Globes.

Evacuation orders have also reached residents in Santa Monica where the award show was …