Fire Destroys Structure Near Jimmy Kimmel’s Hollywood Hills Home

Firefighters in Los Angeles responded early Thursday morning to extinguish a small blaze adjacent to a property owned by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. The incident occurred just two days after Kimmel made his return to ABC following a suspension.

Approximately six firefighters arrived at Kimmel’s Marmont Avenue residence around 7 a.m. local time and successfully put out the “rubbish fire” that was close to the side of his house. Fortunately, no injuries or property damage were reported.

Details about the cause of the fire remain unknown, and authorities indicated the incident was minor. The incident commander did not require additional resources, suggesting no further investigation is planned at this time.

Kimmel’s Recent Controversy and Return to TV

Ten days prior, Kimmel was in the headlines after dedicating his September 15 monologue to comments about the alleged shooter in the Charlie Kirk incident, suggesting he might be associated with the pro-Trump “MAGA” movement. His remarks sparked widespread outrage and led ABC to suspend him indefinitely.

The suspension drew criticism, with some accusing the administration of silencing speech. Amid this controversy, ABC reinstated Kimmel on Tuesday, and his return episode attracted over 6 million viewers, with social media engagement surpassing 20 million.

Meanwhile, media companies Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would no longer preempt Kimmel’s show, supporting his reinstatement amidst ongoing debates about free speech and political discourse.