The NFL and the teams announced a donation of millions to help victims of the wildfires in the Los Angeles region
The NFL has announced it will donate $5 million to wildfire relief as Southern California continues to battle the raging wildfires.
“Led by individual contributions from clubs and ownership groups from the Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans and the NFL Foundation, these funds will provide critical resources to local organizations supporting those affected by the wildfires,” the NFL said in a statement Friday.
“We are saddened by the tragic loss suffered by so many in the Los Angeles area and are inspired by the bravery of first responders and citizens who supported their neighbors,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
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Two people ride bicycles through an area damaged by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Jae C. Hong/AP)
“The NFL family is committed to working with the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams to support their communities in their time of need.”
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More than 10,000 buildings have been destroyed by fire since Friday morning, officials confirmed. Authorities also confirmed that the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, Kenneth Fire, Hurst Fire and Lidia Fire have burned more than 27,000 acres in the Los Angeles area.
The Vikings and the Wilf Family Foundation announced a $1 million donation for relief efforts. Brothers Zygi and Mark Wilf and cousin Leonard Wilf own the Vikings.
“The Vikings and Wilf Family Foundations are providing a $1 million donation to support community relief efforts affected by the California wildfires,” the Vikings said in a statement.
Smoke from recent fires obscures the sun at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
And on Friday, the Houston Texans confirmed a $1 million donation “to provide support and resources to those affected by the wildfires.”
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SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, was scheduled to host Monday's NFC wild-card game between the Rams and Vikings. But the NFL has moved the game to State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals, as wildfires continue to sweep the region.
State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz., Jan. 5, 2025, before the game between the Arizona Cardinals and the San Francisco 49ers. (Photos by Matt Kartozian/Imagn)
On Thursday, a fire broke out a few miles from the Rams' practice facility in Woodland Hills, California, and smoke could be seen from the team's practice field, ESPN reported. The Rams and Chargers are scheduled to play in the playoffs this weekend, and both teams practiced outside on Thursday. Some Chargers players chose to wear masks during practice.
On Friday afternoon, ESPN reported that the Cardinals sent one of their Boeing 777 planes to Los Angeles to transport Rams players, staff, their families and pets to Arizona. The Cardinals are also making their offensive line available to the Rams, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Chargers said the franchise will provide $200,000 in funding to the American Red Cross, LA Fire Department Foundation, Team Rubicon and animal rescue organizations that shelter animals displaced by the wildfires.
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FOX Corporation has donated $1 million to the American Red Cross' California Wildfire relief efforts. A donation will help the agency to provide safe accommodation, hot meals, emotional support and resources to aid recovery in the region.
FOX Corporation, which continues to be an annual partner of the Disaster Giving Program, encourages viewers to donate to help families affected by the devastating wildfires. To donate, visit GO.FOX/REDCROSS
A list of available shelters put together by the American Red Cross in Los Angeles can be found here.
Fox News' Yael Halon contributed to this report.
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