The Hollywood Bowl, one of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s venues, was briefly evacuated due to the proximity of the Sunset Fire in Los Angeles.
On Thursday (1/9) afternoon, the Los Angeles Philharmonic issued the following notice: “Due to the wildfires and high winds that have created a state of emergency in Los Angeles, the ‘Schumann & Brahms’ performances scheduled for January 9-12 at Walt Disney Concert Hall have been canceled…. Tickets will be automatically refunded to the original method of payment…. The Cody Fry with Orchestra performance scheduled for January 10 at Walt Disney Concert Hall has been postponed. A new date and additional information will be communicated to ticketholders via email as soon as it is arranged. Our hearts are with all the members of our community who are impacted by the fires, and our immense gratitude goes out to all the firefighters and first responders who are tirelessly working to protect us. Please stay safe.”
In Thursday’s (1/9) UCR.com, Corey Irwin reports, “As wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles County, several of the area’s most iconic landmarks have come under threat—among them, the Hollywood Bowl. The Sunset Fire, one of six major fires in LA, broke out on Wednesday evening and spread rapidly. Its location in the famed Hollywood Hills puts it close to the Bowl, as well as such popular tourist attractions as the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign. ‘Due to the Sunset Fire, we have received evacuation orders and all Hollywood Bowl staff have safely evacuated the premises,’ the famed concert venue announced on X. ‘We extend our deepest gratitude to the firefighters who are working tirelessly to protect our community.’ At time of writing, the Sunset Fire had burned more than 60 acres in approximately six hours…. A little bit further away, the famous clubs of the Sunset Strip … have canceled their shows out of an abundance of caution. Thus far, the fires have claimed five lives and more than 2,000 structures, with over 100,000 residents evacuated from their homes…. UPDATE: The evacuation order issued due to the Sunset Fire was lifted in the early hours of Thursday morning. While the fire is still not fully contained, residents were allowed to return to their homes, signaling a positive development as firefighters continue battling the blaze.”
