The wildfires raging in and around Los Angeles have had widespread effects, with the entertainment industry particularly impacted.

Although firefighting efforts improved over the weekend, aided by weaker winds, the consequences continue to reverberate. Several major projects and events have been delayed, including the Producers Guild’s decision to postpone announcing its nominations. One of the most notable impacts is on Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, who has delayed the launch of her Netflix series, With Love, Meghan, which was initially set for release on January 17.  In response to the ongoing disaster, the Duchess requested the postponement to focus on assisting those affected by the fires. Netflix agreed to the delay, with the series now slated to premiere on March 4. The lifestyle program, which features Meghan interacting with celebrity friends and demonstrating activities like baking and floral arrangements, was filmed in her California home. Meghan, born in Los Angeles, has been personally affected by the fires, with her family home in Montecito being in the fire’s proximity.

Along with her husband, Prince Harry, she visited Pasadena on Saturday to distribute food and water to those displaced and thank first responders for their efforts. The fires have caused devastating destruction, with thousands of homes lost and at least 24 confirmed deaths, with the toll expected to rise as more individuals remain missing. Firefighters managed to push the flames back from populated areas, especially in Mandeville Canyon, a celebrity hotspot near Pacific Palisades, but strong winds are expected to resume, further complicating containment efforts.