Like all residents of southern California, the showbiz community has been affected by the horrendous wild fires that have killed a man and destroyed homes and businesses in the area. Many stars have been forced to leave their homes and now news reports are confirming that production on TV shows has also suffered. One such programme is real-time action thriller, 24, which had been shooting at a military base near Irvine, Orange County. Work there was abandoned after the cast and crew endured breathing problems and blurry vision, with shooting transferred to sound stages. Line producer Michael Klick said:” By 1 pm we're back here and had shot two other scenes. When the dust settles, we probably lost five hours' worth of work, and we have to reschedule the two days we missed."

Other shows affected include Sky One’s crime drama Cold Case which saw its set blown over by the string winds, Big Shots and Living’s NCIS, which saw its crew depleted by members rushing home to protect their properties. It’s another blow to 24 after the last minute plot overhauls and star Kiefer Sutherland’s scheduled jail time.

[via BBC Online]