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Earth, Wind & Fire called off their Thursday San Francisco concert due to an undisclosed medical emergency.<\/p>

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The band issued a brief statement on their Instagram page that read, \u201cWe are unable to perform as scheduled tonight at Chase Center in San Francisco due to a medical emergency involving a member of our band.\u201d<\/p>

Their statement continued, \u201cAs a result, tonight\u2019s show with Lionel Richie will be rescheduled, with a new date to be announced soon.\u201d<\/p>

The legendary band did not disclose the name of the band member who suffered the health crisis, or provide further insight on their condition.<\/p>

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A representative for the San Francisco Fire Department, Mariano Elias, told TMZ that a fire engine and a private ambulance responded to a \u201ccardiac incident\u201d call at the Chase Center and transported one person to a local hospital in critical condition.<\/p>

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Lionel Ritchie suffered a medical emergency during his June 24 performance in St. Paul, Minnesota, and was forced to sit down on the stage stairs to gather himself before cutting the show short. <\/p>

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Earth, Wind & Fire closed off their statement by advising fans that \u201cTicket holders should retain their tickets, which will be honored for the new date, or refunds will be available at the point of purchase.\u201d<\/p>

They extended an apology \u201cfor the unexpected change\u201d and said they \u201cappreciate everyone\u2019s understanding.\u201d (RELATED: Paramedics Reportedly Rushed Lionel Richie To Hospital After Mid-Concert Health Scare)<\/strong><\/p>

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The band restricted comments on their page and has not returned to social media with any updates since announcing the cancellation.<\/p>

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