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Los Angeles wildfires: NBA coaches JJ Redick, Steve Kerr among those whose families are affected, NFL monitoring ahead of Vikings-Rams

yahoo sports staff

Wed, Jan 8, 2025, 12:44 PM PST·4 min read

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The fires raging in Southern California have forced the evacuation of more than 30,000 people, including the families of two NBA coaches. (Tiffany Rose/Getty Images)

Three intense and destructive wildfires are raging in Southern California, fueled by the powerful Santa Ana winds. The evacuation orders, which now include parts of the Los Angeles area, have caused tens of thousands of people to flee their homes.

The fires, of course, are also impacting athletes and sporting events across the city.