Los Angeles Shows Cancelled as Historic Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations at Kia Forum, Intuit Dome
Devastating wildfires across Los Angeles are forcing the cancellation of multiple live entertainment events, as five major fires threaten populated areas and prompt mass evacuations.
LA wildfire burning at night
The current situation includes:
- 5 deaths reported
- 180,000+ people under evacuation orders
- 1,300+ structures destroyed
- 60,000 structures at risk
- 3 fires completely uncontained
Major fires currently burning:
- Pacific Palisades Fire: 27 square miles, hundreds of structures destroyed
- Eaton Fire: 16 square miles, 1,000 structures burned, 5 fatalities
- Sunset Fire: Contained but prompted evacuations in Hollywood Hills
- Hurst Fire: 10% contained
- Lidia Fire: 40% contained
Event Cancellations:
- Alter Ego Show at Kia Forum
- Rod Wave concert at Intuit Dome
- Igor Levit performance at Walt Disney Concert Hall
- Critics Choice Awards postponed to January 26 (originally scheduled for January 12)
All affected venues are offering refunds at original points of purchase. The Critics Choice Association CEO Joey Berlin emphasized the tragedy's profound impact on the community, with the organization's thoughts directed toward those battling the fires and affected residents.
Billie Eilish singing at Fire Aid
Drake holding a microphone
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