The Los Angeles Kings have announced that their game against the Calgary Flames, originally scheduled for Wednesday night, has been postponed due to wildfires blazing across California. No makeup date has been announced.
On Wednesday afternoon, the Kings announced their decision to postpone the game, citing safety concerns for everyone involved. The team added that fans with tickets to Wednesday night’s matchup will be able to use them on the rescheduled date.
“Our hearts are with the entire Los Angeles community,” the Kings wrote in a statement. “We appreciate the hard working First Responders who are diligently working to contain the fire and protect our community.”
The Pacific Palisades fire was reported on Tuesday morning and has continued growing into Wednesday. According to CBS News, the fire has forced the evacuation of at least 30,000 residents in the Palisades.
In addition to the Palisades fire, three more fires have broken out over the last two days as a windstorm has hit the area. The Eaton fire began Tuesday night and killed two people while burning 10,600 acres as of Wednesday morning. The Hurst and Woodley fires have also been blazing throughout Los Angeles communities.
There have already been a “significant number of injuries” from the fires, and they are currently 0% contained, per CBS.
The NHL game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Calgary Flames has been postponed due to the ongoing California wildfires. The decision was made in the interest of player and fan safety, as the air quality in the area has been severely impacted by the fires.
The game was originally scheduled to take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, but with the wildfires spreading rapidly and causing widespread devastation, it was deemed unsafe to proceed with the game as planned. Both teams have expressed their understanding of the situation and their support for the decision to postpone the game.
As of now, a makeup date for the game has not been determined. The NHL is working closely with both teams to find a suitable date and location for the rescheduled game. In the meantime, fans who had tickets to the original game are advised to hold onto them until further information is provided.
The California wildfires have been a major concern for residents and authorities alike, with thousands of people being forced to evacuate their homes and many areas being placed under evacuation orders. The impact of the fires on sports events like the Kings vs. Flames game serves as a reminder of the far-reaching effects of natural disasters on all aspects of life.
As the situation continues to develop, fans are encouraged to stay updated on any announcements regarding the rescheduled game. In the meantime, our thoughts are with those affected by the wildfires and we hope for a swift resolution to the crisis.
