The National Hockey League team Los Angeles Kings have postponed Wednesday's game against the Calgary Flames due to ongoing wildfires in the area.
Los Angeles firefighters are battling a number of blazes on the outskirts of the city, where tens of thousands of residents have been forced to flee.
“Our thoughts are with our entire Los Angeles community,” Kings said in a statement.
“We appreciate our hard-working first responders who are working hard to contain the fire and protect our community.”
The Kings play in the same Crypto.com Arena as the Los Angeles Lakers, who are scheduled to host the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday.
Meanwhile, basketball star Kawhi Leonard, who plays for the Lakers' city rival Los Angeles Clippers, has reportedly been ruled out., external He is scheduled to step away from the team to be with his family after they are evacuated from the area.
The National Football League's Los Angeles Rams are scheduled to hold a practice session on Thursday in preparation for their playoff matchup with the Minnesota Vikings on Monday.
“The NFLPA continues to closely monitor developments in the region and will remain in contact with both clubs and the NFLPA,” the league said in a statement. [National Football League Players Association]”.
