Hollywood Bowl, Magic Castle & Comedy Store Closed As Sunset Fire Reaches Hollywood Blvd

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With the Sunset Fire reaching Hollywood Blvd., several major venues along both legendary streets have closed their doors out of caution.

After a mandatory evacuation was ordered for the area on Wednesday night, the Hollywood Bowl announced that its staff was cooperating with the order, as the evening’s Igor Levit concert was postponed. “Due to the Sunset Fire, we have received evacuation orders and all Hollywood Bowl staff have safely evacuated the premises,” the historic concert venue announced on X. “We extend our deepest gratitude to the firefighters who are working tirelessly to protect our community.” The statement comes shortly after Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a new brush fire that broke out in the Runyon Canyon vicinity of Hollywood Hills, having since spread to more than 50 acres.

Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for an area bounded by Laurel Canyon Boulevard on the west, Mulholland Drive on the north, the 101 Freeway on the east and Hollywood Boulevard on the south.

The Laugh Factory also announced on Instagram, “Tonight’s shows have been canceled. All ticket holders will be refunded.”We extend our deepest gratitude to the firefighters who are working tirelessly to protect our community. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/W7FFB2Ip7d Earlier in the day, other venues announced they were closing out of safety, including The Comedy Store, which noted that all ticket holders for Jan.