The episode had already been delayed a day by the memorial for former President Jimmy Carter. As wildfires blazed across Los Angeles, General Hospital issued a content warning for Wednesday's scheduled episode and several subsequent ones,

“In light of current events” — meaning, the fast-moving wildfires, including the devastating Palisades Fire that has ravaged the coast since Tuesday — “today’s episode of General Hospital (and several that follow) may prove too difficult to watch for some,” the advisory continued.

James Woods has lost his Pacific Palisades home in the Southern California fires that continue to devastate parts of Los Angeles. Speaking on CNN, the 77-year-old “Vampires” and “Once Upon a Time in America” actor broke down in tears discussing the harrowing situation in his neighborhood. “One day you’re swimming in the pool and the …

General Hospital has taken steps to warn its viewers in the Los Angeles area that today’s episode may be too much to bear in light of the devastating fires. The Jan. 9 episode features the character of Michael Corinthos caught in a fire.