‘General Hospital’ Issues Viewer Advisory for Fire-Themed Episodes During LA Wildfires
The soap opera warns that upcoming episodes featuring a house fire may be distressing as wildfires devastate Los Angeles County.
- ABC's 'General Hospital' released a viewer advisory for episodes involving a house fire storyline, citing the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles County as potentially making the content difficult to watch.
- The storyline features a massive explosion in Sonny Corinthos’ penthouse, trapping his son Michael Corinthos, and is tied to actor Chad Duell’s departure from the show after 14 years.
- The fires in Los Angeles have led to mandatory evacuations and significant destruction, with the Palisades fire alone burning over 3,000 acres and destroying numerous homes and landmarks.
- Actor Cameron Mathison, who appears on the show, revealed that his home was destroyed by the Palisades fire, though he and his family are safe.
- Wednesday's episode, originally delayed by President Jimmy Carter's memorial coverage, continues the storyline with dramatic previews showing the fire’s aftermath and emotional character moments.