Kelly Monaco at the Daytime Emmy Awards Los Angeles on May 1, 2016. Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock
Kelly Monaco‘s home in Sherman Oaks, California, caught on fire while the General HospitalStar was asleep
“Something as little as a cigarette butt can cause casualties and devastation,” Monaco, 45, told TMZ on Thursday, May 19. Monaco, a soap actress, recalled how she woke up to find a fire in her backyard in Los Angeles when she was a child.
Monaco was able get out of the fire unharmed. However, her home sustained major damage. The footage shows firefighters working to extinguish the fire. The clip also showed how the fire grew from a spark.
Monaco claims that the situation began when someone lit a cigarette and it caught fire on Friday May 13. “This is how it started. Isn’t this crazy?” she said in the video.
During the interview, Monaco noted that too much was destroyed and she wouldn’t be able to come back to her home for now. According to Monaco, the damage averaged out to be around hundreds and thousands of dollars.
The Port CharlesThis alum has gained a large following on the internet after starring in Sam McCall’s role. General HospitalHowever, she has yet to provide more details on the situation on social media. The former was the first to assume the role of leader since 2003. Dancing With the StarsThe contestant was temporarily replaced Lindsay HartleyIn August 2020.
“Some big shoes to fill…precious too,” Hartley, 44, wrote via Instagram at the time. “I hope you enjoy watching Sam as much as I have enjoyed playing her, temporarily.”
Amid concerns that Monaco’s health might have influenced the cast shakeup, her mother Carmina MonacoIt was clarified, however, that BaywatchThe alum would soon be back on screen. “Kelly is safe and healthy. First day back she had a hard time with the Covid mask and was given a rather unexpected 14 day quarantine even though she tested negative twice for Covid and a third negative test for Covid antibodies,” Carmina tweeted at the time. “She is excited to get back on set next week.”
Kelly later spoke about the support she received from viewers over time. “#Gh fans… I am feeling the ❤️today. It’s been quite a journey over the past 22yrs with @ABCNetwork. I am honored be a part of @GeneralHospital for the past 18yrs!” she tweeted in October 2021. “Words can’t describe how lucky I feel. I can’t thank the y’all enough for the outpouring of support! 🥰 🎉🎊🎈.”
