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.

Historic teams have come through Pasadena, Calif., over the course of 111 Rose Bowl games, including this year's national champion, Ohio State. But Rose Bowl Stadium has never seen a group quite like this.

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

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.

The city of Los Angeles has suffered immensely since the Palisades Fire erupted just last week, and there have been many homes and historic landmarks lost to the tragic flames. Fortunately, there is one bright spot for families, as the Rose Bowl Stadium is helping however it can.

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Firefighters from St. Helena assist in Los Angeles fires Crews work 24-hour shifts, rest at Rose Bowl base camp Public support boosts morale with food, clothing donations PASADENA, California, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Members of the St. Helena Fire Department ...

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 ...

The Weeknd is delaying the release date of his newest album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, as well as cancelling his upcoming Rose Bowl concert due to the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires.

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