Sun Jan 12 03:10:00 UTC 2025: ## BAFTA Tea Party Cancelled Amid Devastating California Wildfires
**Los Angeles, CA** – The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has cancelled its annual Tea Party, a prestigious awards season event, due to the raging wildfires currently sweeping across Los Angeles. The event, scheduled for Saturday at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, was called off due to safety concerns stemming from dangerous winds and widespread fire damage.
In a statement released Wednesday, BAFTA cited the safety of attendees and those impacted by the fires as their primary concern. The wildfires, which have resulted in two confirmed deaths and the destruction of over 1,000 homes and buildings, have ravaged several areas including Altadena, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, and Pasadena.
The cancellation follows the postponement of Friday’s AFI Awards luncheon and Sunday’s Critics Choice Awards, also impacted by the severe fire conditions. The BAFTA Tea Party is a key event during the Oscar nominations voting period, attracting awards hopefuls seeking to connect with BAFTA and Academy members.
The fires, fueled by strong winds and an extended drought, have caused significant devastation across Los Angeles County. Emergency services are battling the blazes, facing challenging conditions exacerbated by the extreme weather.
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