This is an ongoing story and will be updated whenever more information is added.
California has been facing a lot of wildfires unfortunately. The state is now in a time of year when the worst wildfires usually happen. In September and October, the plants on the ground are dry and can easily catch fire. This is because it’s been a dry and hot summer. Also, this is the time of year when winds from the ocean often blow. These winds can make fires spread much faster. Add intentionality to that and you often get disastrous results like the ones we’re seeing now, with the wildfires spreading dangerously fast and with a force that prevents efforts to contain it.
Not only acres of land, homes, and power lines have suffered the effects of the fires. Entertainment also has. Insomniac’s Nocturnal Wonderland has just released a statement in which they announce the festival, as of now, has been canceled. This, due to the fire approaching Glen Helen Regional Park, the place set as the venue for the gathering.
It’s a sad and unfortunate move for attendees, but it’s also for their safety, and everyone else involved in such a large project. The statement reads:
“Dear headliners, While Nocturnal Wonderland was cleared to move forward at the time of our last update, we are saddened to inform you that new fires in the San Bernardino area have ignited over the past 36 hours and are now approaching the Glen Helen Amphitheater. (…) After further discussions with local authorities, due to the impact of the fires surrounding the venue, we will be unable to proceed with Nocturnal Wonderland. (…)”
They’ve also said they’ll be updating ticket holders on how they’ll be able to get a refund.
For now, we ask everyone to stay safe. Read the full statement below.
