Emergency at Jimmy Kimmel’s Home—Fire Breaks Out 48 Hours After His ABC Comeback
Los Angeles firefighters responded swiftly to a small fire outside the Hollywood Hills home of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, just days after his highly publicized return to ABC’s airwaves. The incident, which occurred less than 48 hours after Kimmel’s comeback following a weeklong suspension over controversial comments, has added another layer to a tumultuous period for the comedian.
Early Thursday morning, the Los Angeles Fire Department was called to Kimmel’s residence on Marmont Avenue in the Hollywood Hills. Around half a dozen firefighters arrived on the scene to extinguish what was described as a “rubbish fire” abutting the side of Kimmel’s property.
Fortunately, the blaze was minor. According to an LAFD spokesperson, no injuries or damage were reported, and the incident commander did not request additional resources, indicating that the situation was quickly contained and did not warrant further investigation.
When asked about the cause of the fire, the LAFD spokesperson said there was no information available at this time. The department declined to provide further details, and representatives for Jimmy Kimmel have yet to comment on the incident.
The fire comes at a time when Jimmy Kimmel has been thrust into the national spotlight following a controversial monologue on September 15th. In the segment, Kimmel discussed the assassination of Turning Point USA figure Charlie Kirk, suggesting that the alleged shooter was affiliated with the pro-Trump “MAGA” movement. These comments sparked outrage among critics and conservative media.
The backlash led ABC to suspend Kimmel indefinitely after FCC Chair Brendan Carr indicated that the agency might force Disney—the parent company of ABC—to take action against the show. Carr went so far as to threaten the suspension of ABC’s licenses, while major affiliate owners Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Kimmel’s show from their networks.
The suspension ignited accusations of political censorship and suppression of free speech, with critics pointing fingers at the Trump administration—claims the White House has denied. Facing mounting pressure from both artists and viewers threatening to boycott, ABC and Disney ultimately reinstated Kimmel on Tuesday.
Despite the controversy, Kimmel’s return to late-night television was met with impressive ratings. His comeback episode drew an audience of more than 6 million viewers, with social media engagement surpassing 20 million. The strong numbers signaled that, for many fans, Kimmel’s presence remains a staple of late-night entertainment.
In light of the ratings surge, both Nexstar and Sinclair reversed their earlier decisions and announced they would no longer preempt Kimmel’s show, allowing it to air as scheduled across their networks.
While the small fire outside Jimmy Kimmel’s home was quickly contained with no harm done, it punctuates a period of intense scrutiny and controversy for the late-night host. As Kimmel continues to navigate the fallout from his recent remarks and the ensuing political and media storm, his ability to draw viewers and spark conversation remains undiminished.
The incident serves as a reminder that, in the world of entertainment and public discourse, even minor events can become part of a much larger narrative.
