Rose Bowl stadium barely recognizable after being turned into makeshift home for stricken families during LA fires
With numerous wildfires consuming the surrounding Los Angeles area, the famous Rose Bowl Stadium appears significantly different than normal.
According to accounts, the terrible flames in southern California have destroyed over 1,000 buildings and killed at least five people.
A Level 2 evacuation warning has been issued by authorities in the vicinity of Pasadena’s Rose Bowl stadium.
Thankfully, the flames haven’t impacted the Rose Bowl.
The Eaton Fire, which is raging roughly four miles northeast of the cherished stadium, is among the smoke that can be seen in an aerial photograph over the foothills behind the arena.
Families who have evacuated their homes have taken up temporary residences in the parking lot area surrounding the 90,000-seat Rose Bowl, making it appear barely detectable.
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While battling the fire, the Pasadena Fire and Police have also utilized the space as a command center.
Since the flames started on Tuesday morning, more than 5,000 acres have burnt in three different locations in the Los Angeles area.
There are tens of thousands of people who have left their homes.
A week after the Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Oregon Ducks 41-21 in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day, the wildfires broke out.
Ohio State will play the Texas Longhorns in the College Football Playoff semifinals on Friday night in Arlington, Texas, thanks to the victory.
The 16th largest stadium in the world is the Rose Bowl.
Five Super Bowls have been held there, making it the third most played at one site.
Every year, one of the most watched college football games takes place at the Rose Bowl.
Additionally, UCLA football calls it home.
According to National PublicRadio, there is not a great chance that the stadium will be immediately affected by the roaring fires.
Most destructive California wildfires
Numerous destructive wildfires have destroyed over 1,000 structures in California, including four that are still burning as of January 2025. The five most damaging wildfires in the history of the state are as follows:
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1. Camp Fire – Butte County, 2018
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Destroying more than 18,000 structures, the Camp Fire is widely known as the most destructive in California state history. Over 153,000 acres were burned and 86 people died.
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Destroying more than 18,000 structures, the Camp Fire is widely known as the most destructive in California state history. Over 153,000 acres were burned and 86 people died.
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2. Tubbs Fire – Napa County and Sonoma County, 2017
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This October 2017 fire burned more than 5,600 structures and left 36,807 acres charred. Twenty-two people died.
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This October 2017 fire burned more than 5,600 structures and left 36,807 acres charred. Twenty-two people died.
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3. Tunnel Fire – Alameda County, 1991
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Another October blaze, the Tunnel Fire, destroyed 2,900 structures and burned 1,600 acres in 1991. Twenty-five people died.
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Another October blaze, the Tunnel Fire, destroyed 2,900 structures and burned 1,600 acres in 1991. Twenty-five people died.
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4. Cedar Fire – San Diego County, 2003
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Nearly 2,900 structures were ruined and a staggering 273,246 acres were burned in this blaze that killed 15 people.
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Nearly 2,900 structures were ruined and a staggering 273,246 acres were burned in this blaze that killed 15 people.
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5. Valley Fire – Lake, Napa, & Sonoma Counties, 2015
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Four people died in this September 2015 blaze that destroyed nearly 2,000 structures and left 76,067 acres charred.
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Four people died in this September 2015 blaze that destroyed nearly 2,000 structures and left 76,067 acres charred.
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Destroying more than 18,000 structures, the Camp Fire is widely known as the most destructive in California state history. Over 153,000 acres were burned and 86 people died.
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This October 2017 fire burned more than 5,600 structures and left 36,807 acres charred. Twenty-two people died.
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Another October blaze, the Tunnel Fire, destroyed 2,900 structures and burned 1,600 acres in 1991. Twenty-five people died.
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Nearly 2,900 structures were ruined and a staggering 273,246 acres were burned in this blaze that killed 15 people.
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Four people died in this September 2015 blaze that destroyed nearly 2,000 structures and left 76,067 acres charred.
Source: KABC
When there is a Level 2 evacuation warning, there is a “high probability of a need to evacuate,” thus people should get ready to leave the region with their family and possessions.
According to the United States Forest Service’s definition, however, anyone with health conditions are advised to leave the area as soon as possible.
There are still worries that the Rose Bowl’s immediate surroundings could soon be submerged.
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CaliforniaIn order to provide cash and resources to those impacted, Governor Gavin Newsom has already declared a state of emergency, and President Joe Biden has authorized a disaster designation.
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