NFL monitoring deadly LA fires over fears of Rams vs Vikings playoff game postponement
The NFL is keeping a close eye on the devastating flames in Los Angeles because of concerns that the game between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings may be postponed.
On Monday night at 5 p.m. PST (8 p.m. ET), the two rivals square off in the playoffs’ Wild Card Round at the Sofia Stadium.
The complex, which has 70,000 seats, is located in the southwest suburb of the devastated city of Inglewood.
Just a few miles away, fatal fires are tearing through houses, businesses, and wreaking havoc.
The NFL is closely monitoring the situation, as the U.S. Sun is aware.
If there is any risk to players or fans, there has been discussion about moving the game to a later time.
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Currently, that is not the case, but if winds push fires in the direction of the stadium, the league might be compelled to do so.
It is thought that the NFL and the two clubs have already had talks.
Prior to the planned game, those will go on through today (Wednesday), Thursday, Friday, and into the weekend.
The numerous fires have already claimed the lives of two people and injured hundreds more.
Around ten miles away, fires have been wreaking havoc in the Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Additionally threatened are the Santa Monica region, Brentwood, Malibu, and the neighboring suburbs.
There has also been devastation from another fire in Eaton, which is near Pasadena.
Sofi is around 17 miles away from that location.
The NFL would decide whether to postpone the game.
“Any news about changes to the game would come from the NFL,” a Vikings representative affirmed.
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
In LA, strong winds have exacerbated the issue by rapidly spreading fires.
The fire service had unable to contain any of the fires as of this morning.
Fears of other epidemics spreading into more residential areas have arisen as a result.
Additionally, the weather has been dry, which has facilitated the fires’ easier spread.
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In order to have better control, it is hoped that the winds will begin to slow.
In order to ensure player safety, the NFLPA is also keeping an eye on the issue.
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