The NFL issued a statement on Wednesday amid the ongoing devastation in Southern California due to the wildfires that have ravaged the area. The league says it will continue to “closely monitor developments in the area” and it remaining in contact with the Los Angeles Rams, the Minnesota Vikings and the NFLPA.
“The NFL continues to closely monitor developments in the area and will remain in contact with both clubs and the NFLPA,” the league said.
The Rams are scheduled to face the Vikings in a playoff matchup at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Monday night. The fires have not reached the Inglewood area but the flames are spreading quickly, burning more than 5,000 acres and destroying over 1,000 structures. At least two people have died and tens of thousands have been forced to evacuate the area.
The Rams shared the following messages on social media, keeping those impacted by the fires in their thoughts.
Our hearts are with those affected by the Palisades wildfires and the first responders protecting our community. Be safe. 💙💛
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) January 8, 2025
Our hearts are with those affected by the Eaton Fire in the Altadena / Pasadena area and the first responders protecting our community. Be safe. 💙💛
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) January 8, 2025
