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.