The Rose Bowl Stadium, famous for sports and events, looks very different right now. It’s become a temporary home for families who had to leave their houses because of the wildfires in Los Angeles. These fires have damaged more than 1,000 buildings and sadly taken five lives.
Even though the wildfires are nearby, the Rose Bowl itself is safe. The biggest fire, called the Eaton Fire, is about four miles northeast of the stadium. However, the area around it is under a Level 2 evacuation warning. This means that people should be ready to leave their homes quickly if needed.
Many families are now staying in the parking lot of the Rose Bowl, filling it with tents and supplies. The local fire and police teams are also using the stadium area as a command center to help fight the fires. Since the fires started, more than 5,000 acres of land have burned, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate.
The Rose Bowl was recently used for a big college football game on New Year’s Day, but now it is focusing on helping those affected by these terrible fires. Although it is far from the flames, people with health issues are encouraged to evacuate immediately. To support those impacted, President Joe Biden has approved a disaster declaration, and California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency
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