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NFL Relocates Rams-Vikings Playoff Game to Arizona Amid California Wildfires

The NFL moved the Rams’ wild-card playoff game against the Vikings to Arizona due to ongoing wildfires affecting Los Angeles.

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Several active wildfires, including the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, have devastated communities in the Los Angeles area, including Pacific Palisades and Altadena.
Vikings-Rams playoff game moved away from Los Angeles due to wildfires
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The NFL didn't wait any longer for what was trending toward an inevitable decision.
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The fires in California right now are unimaginable, and this is a good move by the NFL to ensure that public safety is being held to the utmost importance.
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The league announced the decision Thursday, a few hours after yet another fire broke out in an area several miles from the Rams’ training complex in the Woodland Hills neighborhood.
NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff game to Arizona after days of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles
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Updated: Jan 9th, 2025, 10:44 PM ET

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The NFL confirmed the relocation of Monday’s wild-card playoff game between the Rams and Vikings to Arizona, citing public safety amid severe wildfires in Los Angeles. The league made the decision with input from public officials and team representatives after multiple active fires in the area forced thousands to evacuate. The game will still take place at its scheduled time despite the logistical challenges. This marks a rare instance of an NFL playoff game being relocated, underlining the impact of the wildfires on local communities and sporting events.

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