Iconic Rose Bowl stadium unrecognizable as makeshift camp with families stuck in tents and RVs to flee deadly LA fires
As the deadly flames continue to ravage the Los Angeles area, the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium has appeared to be inconspicuous.
Due to the ongoing fires in Southern California, the iconic college football stadium in Pasadena has served as a gathering place for families in need.
The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes played in the College Football Playoffs on New Year’s Day at Rose Bowl Stadium, which has a 90,000 capacity. The Buckeyes won 41-21.
The property has being used as a temporary camp for contributions to help victims of the Easton Canyon wildfire since the week of January 13.
The Rose Bowl is now the site of firefights fighting the fire and a hub for “emergency response efforts,” according to the stadium’s X account.
Due to the numerous tents and trailers that have been set up in the parking lot to house people and first responders, the famous Rose Bowl stadium is significantly different than usual.
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The Eaton Fire, which started last Tuesday approximately seven miles east of the stadium and has spread over 14,000 acres, is the focus of the firefighters’ efforts.
Thankfully, the wildfires have not directly affected the Rose Bowl.
Nevertheless, Pasadena and the whole of the northeast region of Los Angeles County have been ordered to evacuate.
In order to provide meals for those affected by the fires, a few food truck merchants set up shop in the parking lot last Wednesday.
Following social media awareness of the acts, people started donating food, water, toiletries, and other supplies.
The Rose Bowl parking area was transformed from a food truck event into a donation hub, which has only grown in size.
The second-most devastating fire in California history was the Eaton Fire.
At least 24 individuals have been killed by the wildfires, which have also burned over 12,300 buildings.
The 16th largest stadium in the world, the Rose Bowl opened its doors in 1922.
An iconic landmark in Pasadena, it has played host to five Super Bowls, the third most at one site.
Every season, one of the most watched college football games takes place at the Rose Bowl.
Additionally, UCLA football is played there.
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According to National PublicRadio, there isn’t a significant chance that the stadium will be directly affected by the horrific fires.
A concert by The Weekndon on January 25 has also been rescheduled for a later time, as has the Rose Bowl Half Marathon and 5K that was originally planned for January 19.