The NFL is keeping a close eye on the Los Angeles wildfires as the Rams prepare to host the Vikings in the Wild Card Round.
On Monday, the Vikings will visit the Rams at SoFi Stadium, where the air quality is 281.
The NFL's Wild Card Weekend game is being closely monitored as the Los Angeles wildfires continue to ravage the region.
The upcoming Monday night game between the Los Angeles Rams and Minnesota Vikings may be affected by the ongoing wildfires, as the league has stated.
The NFL is closely monitoring developments in the area and will remain in contact with both clubs and the NFLPA, as stated in a league release, according to ESPN.
Three major fires are burning from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena, resulting in at least 70,000 people being ordered to evacuate. Officials say the number of evacuation orders may change as the fires continue to burn.
On Wednesday, the Rams announced that no players or staff members have been affected by the fires, but they are closely monitoring the situation.
The Rams expressed their support for those affected by the Eaton Fire and the first responders working in the Altadena/Pasadena area. They urged everyone to stay safe.
Many, including Rams star receivers Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp, posted on X to show support for their community during this difficult period.
"Kupp expressed gratitude to firefighters, first responders, and all those working tirelessly in difficult circumstances."
God bless the families impacted!" Nacua added: "Thank you to all of the first responders!
The Los Angeles Chargers, who share SoFi Stadium with the Rams, changed their practice schedule on Wednesday to limit players' time outside, a team official informed ESPN. The Chargers will travel to Houston to face the Texans on Saturday.
The fires have caused air quality concerns, with indexes ranging from 150 to 300, categorizing 150 as "very unhealthy" to breathe.
On Wednesday, the air quality index in Inglewood, where SoFi Stadium is located and the Rams' wild-card game took place, was 281.
The windy weather is hindering firefighters' efforts to control the flames using aircraft.
Thousands of off-duty firefighters have been called upon by the Los Angeles Fire Department to assist in controlling the fires.
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