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Los Angeles wildfires: NFL contingency plans, status of NBA, NHL games as coaches, athletes are impacted by fires

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.

NFL has contingency plan for Rams-Vikings game

The NFL playoffs kick off with the wild-card round this weekend, and the Los Angeles Rams are set to host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night. SoFi Stadium is located in Inglewood, which is about 10 miles southeast of where the Palisades fire is burning, but the situation is evolving rapidly.