Fire Forces Kings-Flames Game to be Rescheduled

The hockey showdown between the Los Angeles Kings and the Calgary Flames, originally set for Wednesday night at Crypto. com Arena, has been put on hold. Why? The answer lies in the raging Palisades fire that's been sweeping through the region. The blaze, which started on Tuesday, has already scorched over 2, 900 acres and caused the evacuation of about 30, 000 locals. The fire's rapid spread, fueled by strong winds, has created four major fire fronts. Sadly, it's also claimed two lives so far. Wildfires have been a recurring issue in recent years, sometimes leading to game postponements. In June 2023, a baseball game between the Yankees and White Sox in New York was called off due to poor air quality from Canadian wildfires. Even indoor events, like a Liberty basketball game, weren't spared. Back in 2020, a baseball series between the San Francisco Giants and the Seattle Mariners was rescheduled because of West Coast fires. The National Football League (NFL) is also keeping a close eye on the situation. A playoff game between the Rams and the Vikings, scheduled for Monday night in Los Angeles, might face changes depending on how the fire crisis unfolds.