Firefighters in Los Angeles responded quickly to a “trash fire” near comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s home, just days after he returned to ABC’s programming following a suspension related to his remarks on the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
The Los Angeles Fire Department received a call regarding the incident at Kimmel’s residence on Marmont Avenue in Hollywood Hills shortly after 7 AM on Thursday.
A handful of firefighters managed to extinguish the flames, which were reported to be close to the side of his house, according to a spokesperson from the LAFD.
Fortunately, there were no injuries or significant damages reported.
When asked about the fire’s cause, a spokesperson for the LAFD indicated that there was no information available at the moment.
According to an LAFD official, “The incident commander did not request any additional resources,” suggesting that the situation was not severe and didn’t require further investigation.
Further details were not disclosed by the spokesperson, and Kimmel’s representatives have been contacted for comments.
Kimmel made headlines about ten days ago following his monologue on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” which touched on Charlie Kirk’s assassination, linking it to a suspected assailant affiliated with the pro-Trump “MAGA” movement.
His comments drew significant backlash, leading ABC to suspend the late-night host indefinitely. This action followed a warning from FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who cautioned that Disney could face repercussions due to Kimmel’s remarks.
Carr mentioned the possibility of suspending ABC’s licenses, prompting affiliate owners Nexstar and Sinclair to consider preempting Kimmel’s show.
The fallout from Kimmel’s suspension has led to accusations against the Trump administration regarding censorship.
ABC reinstated Kimmel on Tuesday, influenced by pressures from fans and artists who threatened to boycott the network and its parent company, Disney.
His comeback episode attracted over 6 million viewers, along with more than 20 million interactions on social media.
On Friday, Nexstar and Sinclair confirmed they would no longer preempt Kimmel’s show.
