LA Wildfires Force Multiple Show Cancellations at Kia Forum, Intuit Dome Amid Growing Crisis

LA Wildfires Force Multiple Show Cancellations at Kia Forum, Intuit Dome Amid Growing Crisis

By Marcus Bennett

January 17, 2025 at 09:07 AM

Devastating wildfires across Los Angeles have prompted multiple live event cancellations at major venues, including the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome, as the region battles five major fires.

The current situation is severe:

  • 5 deaths reported
  • 180,000 people under evacuation orders
  • 1,300+ structures destroyed
  • 60,000 structures threatened
  • Three fires remain completely uncontained

Major fire details:

  • Pacific Palisades Fire: Covers 27 square miles, hundreds of structures destroyed
  • Eaton Fire: 16 square miles burned, 1,000 structures destroyed, 5 fatalities
  • Sunset Fire: Recently contained in Hollywood Hills
  • Hurst and Lidia fires: Partially contained at 10% and 40% respectively

Event cancellations include:

  • 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

All affected venues are offering refunds at original points of purchase. The Critics Choice Association has relocated their event to the Santa Monica Airport's Barker Hangar.

LA wildfire burning at night

LA wildfire burning at night

Billie Eilish singing at Fire Aid

Billie Eilish singing at Fire Aid

Drake holding a microphone

Drake holding a microphone

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