Hours after the Eaton fire first flared, the area around the Rose Bowl was converted into a staging area that nearly 4,000 first responders now call home.

Usually a celebratory place for sporting events and concerts, now there are roughly 3,500 personnel at the Rose Bowl, taking turns in 12-hour shifts, battling the Eaton Fire.

There is some concern around the Rose Bowl Stadium as multiple, massive wildfires have engulfed the Los Angeles area, and now as authorities have issued an evac

The Rose Bowl and its adjacent parking lot has transformed into a hub for donations to aid victims of the nearby Eaton Canyon wildfire.

In less than a day, more than 100 tents were set up in the grassy area at the stadium’s entrance, where first responders can rest for a bit while off duty. There are also dozens of air-conditioned trailers with bunks and showers.

Members of the St. Helena Fire Department have battled devastating fires in Northern California. Last Thursday, they rolled into Los Angeles at 2 a.m. to assist in the southern part of the state.

On Wednesday, an evacuation warning was issued that includes the iconic Rose Bowl stadium, per Thomas Goldkamp of On3 . As the fire continued to sweep through the Los Angeles area, the Rose Bowl officials released an announcement on X on Thursday.

Due to the fires in L.A., the Weeknd has canceled his Jan. 25 Rose Bowl concert and will delay the release of his 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' album.

The Rose Bowl half-marathon and 5K scheduled for Jan. 19 has ... everyone impacted by the ongoing fires in and around the city of Pasadena and the greater Los Angeles area. … The well-being of our participants, volunteers and community is at the heart ...

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