Emergency crews in California continue to battle a raging fire in the Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. Multiple fires are burning in Los Angeles County, causing evacuation orders and damaging more than 1,000 buildings.
On Thursday night, the NFL confirmed that contingency plans are in place for Monday night's wild card game. Los Angeles Rams and minnesota vikingsscheduled to be held at SoFi Stadium. According to a statement released by the league,If circumstances warrant, the game is scheduled to be moved to their home stadium, State Farm Stadium in Arizona. arizona cardinals.
“We continue to prepare for the Vikings vs. Rams game at SoFi Stadium on Monday night as scheduled. As with all games, we have contingency plans in place should a change of location become necessary. “In this case, the game will be played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, if necessary, on Monday night,” the statement read in part.
Both the Rams and Los Angeles Chargers are monitoring the situation closely as they begin their playoff journeys against the Houston Texans on Saturday. The Rams are scheduled to resume practice on Thursday.
The Chargers will play on Saturday. Changed practice schedule Limit your time outdoors on Wednesdays. The team had its offensive and defensive units practice separately to limit their time on the field.
The NFL has previously rescheduled games due to wildfires. During the 2003 season, a state of emergency was declared in California due to the Cedar Fire, and the game between the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins was moved to Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona.
