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Earth, Wind & Fire concert in San Francisco canceled due to medical emergency
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Victoria Meza , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident and the rescheduled concert date can be found through the Chase Center or Earth, Wind & Fire's official channels.
A medical emergency has affected a concert in the San Francisco area. The Earth, Wind & Fire concert, which was scheduled to take place on Thursday, has been canceled due to the emergency involving a band member. The Chase Center, where the concert was to be held, released a statement regarding the postponement of the show, which also featured Lionel Richie.
The city's fire department responded to a medical call at the venue and one person was taken to the hospital. Further details about the incident and the rescheduled concert date can be found through the Chase Center or Earth, Wind & Fire's official channels. Fans are advised to hold onto their tickets, which will be honored at the new date, or seek refunds at the point of purchase.
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Category: safety Published: August 6, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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