By Rory Carroll
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -The NFL said it is continuing preparations to hold the Vikings-Rams playoff game in Los Angeles on Monday despite a series of devastating wildfires in the region, but could change the location of the game to Glendale, Arizona if necessary.
Raging wildfires surrounded Los Angeles on Wednesday, killing at least five people, destroying hundreds of homes and stretching firefighting resources and water supplies to the limit, as more than 100,000 people were ordered to evacuate.
“The NFL’s priority is the safety of the Los Angeles community,” the league said in a statement.
“We will continue to closely monitor developments in the area and will remain in contact with public officials, both clubs and the NFL (Players Association).”
The Rams had a scheduled off day on Wednesday ahead of Monday night’s showdown against Minnesota at SoFi (NASDAQ:) Stadium in Inglewood.
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