The membership of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is today spread more around the world than ever before. However, the highest concentration of voters, by far, remains in and around Southern California — some 6,000 of roughly 10,000 people — much of which is currently being devastated by out-of-control wildfires.

The ongoing crisis has displaced tens of thousands of the city’s residents, including numerous celebrities, and prompted other awards shows to postpone.

Due to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, the Academy is pushing back the announcement of 2025 Oscars nominations and extending the voting window to pick the nominees.

Because of wildfires in Los Angeles, Academy Award nominations will be delayed by two days and announced on Sunday, Jan. 19

The organization that puts on the Oscars has extended the voting window for Academy Awards nominations and delayed next week’s planned nominations announcement.

At least five people have died, thousands evacuated, and iconic entertainment milestones face uncertain timelines amid the raging infernos.

News of the nominations’ delay comes as a “life-threatening and destructive” fire and wind event tears through multiple locations in L.A. County.

Conan O'Brien is set to host the 2025 Oscars ceremony at the Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard on 2 March, However there are doubts that it might not happen.