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Los Angeles wildfires: Status of NBA, NFL, NHL games; coaches, athletes 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.

Status of games scheduled in L.A.

On Wednesday, the fires prompted the Kings to postpone a Wednesday night home game against the Calgary Flames.

“Tonight’s game against Calgary has been postponed,” a Kings statement reads. “Our hearts are with the entire Los Angeles community.