L.A. County fires postponed Kings' game at Crypto.com Arena — and now Thursday's Lakers game
Two professional sporting events at Crypto.com Arena have been postponed on consecutive days because of the raging wildfires in Los Angeles County.
The NHL postponed the game between the Kings and Calgary Flames that had been scheduled for Wednesday night, and a day later, the NBA postponed the Lakers' game against the Charlotte Hornets.
The NBA had been keeping a close eye on the fires ahead of the Lakers' scheduled 7:30 p.m. game before the league called it off Thursday morning.
"We’re heartbroken for Los Angeles," the Lakers posted in a statement on X. "Our thoughts are with all those impacted by this unimaginable situation. And our gratitude is with the first responders and all of you who come together when we need each other the most.
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“Tonight’s game will be rescheduled to focus on what matters most today. We’re with you, LA.”
The Kings and Lakers said the tickets for their respective Wednesday and Thursday games will be valid at a rescheduled date. More information and additional ticketing options will be offered by both sports teams once the new dates and times are confirmed.
"Our hearts are with our entire Los Angeles community," the Kings said Wednesday in a statement on X. "We appreciate the hard working First Responders who are diligently working to contain the fire and protect our community.
"We appreciate the League’s support in keeping our fans, staff, and players safe."
Read more: One of the most destructive firestorms in L.A. history kills 5, burns 2,000 buildings
Firefighters have been battling multiple blazes since Tuesday, with wind gusts reaching nearly 100 mph and fueling major fires that have caused at least five deaths, burned more than 2,000 buildings and put 130,000 residents under evacuation orders. The Palisades fire has burned more than 17,000 acres and destroyed thousands of homes in Pacific Palisades and westward along Pacific Coast Highway, toward Malibu.
The Eaton fire has burned more than 10,000 acres and numerous structures in Altadena and Pasadena, and the Hurst fire has burned 855 acres around Sylmar.
This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
