He nhl postponed the Kings of Los Angeles‘ home game against Calgary Flames Wednesday with several massive wildfires still burning in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
The Kings and Flames were scheduled to play Wednesday night at the Kings’ downtown stadium. The NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers will host the Charlotte Hornets at the same stadium on Thursday night.
“Our hearts go out to our entire Los Angeles community,” the Kings said in a statement. “We appreciate the first responders working diligently to contain the fire and protect our community. We appreciate the league’s support in keeping our fans, staff and players safe.”
The NFL is also paying close attention to the potential impact of the fires on the preparations of the two playoff-bound Los Angeles teams and on the Rams’ postseason wild-card game against the Minnesota Vikings scheduled for Monday night. night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
Three large fires burned Wednesday in areas of the vast Los Angeles metroplex after two days of extraordinary winds. At least 70,000 people have evacuation orders and more than 1,000 structures have been destroyed.
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The Rams and Los Angeles Chargers are training in areas not threatened by fires, but both teams are monitoring air quality and its potential impact on their preparations.
The Chargers changed their practice schedule Wednesday to minimize their players’ outdoor time on the El Segundo coast, while the Rams don’t resume practice until Thursday. The Chargers will be on the road Saturday against the Houston Texans in the wild card round.
The Rams said no players or staff members had yet been affected by the fires. The team is based in Woodland Hills, a neighborhood about 13 miles north of fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades but separated by the Santa Monica Mountains.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the fires,” Rams star wide receiver Cooper Kupp wrote on social media. “Thank you to the firefighters, first responders and everyone else who did the best they could under unfathomable circumstances.”
At least two people died in the fire north of Pasadena in a different canyon, several miles east of the venerable Rose Bowl.
The Kings said tickets for their postponed game will be valid for the rescheduled date, which has not yet been set.
This is a developing story.
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