Los Angeles's iconic Rose Bowl Stadium looks like a refugee camp just a week after it hosted 90,000 fans as wildfire rages

After serving as a temporary residence for affected families during the LA fires, Rose Bowl Stadium is hardly recognizable.

How close are the wildfires to the Rose Bowl?

With numerous wildfires consuming the surrounding Los Angeles area, the famous Rose Bowl Stadium appears significantly different than usual. According to reports, the horrific fires in southern California have destroyed over 1,000 buildings and killed at least five people.

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A Level 2 evacuation warning has been issued by authorities in the vicinity of Pasadena's Rose Bowl stadium. The wildfires have not affected the Rose Bowl.

The Eaton Fire, which is raging roughly four miles northeast of the cherished stadium, is among the smoke that can be seen in an aerial photograph over the hillsides behind the venue, as quoted in a report by The US Sun.

Families who have evacuated their homes have taken up temporary residences in the parking lot area surrounding the 90,000-seat Rose Bowl, making it appear barely noticeable.

While battling the fire, the Pasadena Fire and Police have also utilized the space as a command center.

Since the fires started Tuesday morning, more than 5,000 acres have burned in three different locations in the Los Angeles area. There are hundreds of thousands of people who have left their homes. A week after the Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Oregon Ducks 41-21 in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day, the wildfires broke out.

With the victory, Ohio State advanced to the College Football Playoff semifinals, where they will play the Texas Longhorns on Friday night in Arlington, Texas.

Five Super Bowls have been held there, making it the third most played at one site. According to National Public Radio, the stadium is not anticipated to be at a high risk of being directly affected by the raging fires.

There is a high probability of a need to evacuate, according to a Level 2 evacuation warning, so residents should get ready to leave the area with their loved ones and possessions.

However, according to the US Forest Service's definition, people with health conditions are advised to leave the area as soon as possible.

There are still worries that the Rose Bowl's immediate surroundings will soon be submerged.

In order to provide resources and money to those impacted, President Joe Biden authorized a disaster declaration, and California Governor Gavin Newsom has already declared a state of emergency.

FAQs

Why is the Rose Bowl used as a refuge?
The parking lot at the Rose Bowl has been converted into a temporary shelter for families displaced by wildfires, as well as an emergency response command center.

Are the wildfires threatening the Rose Bowl directly?
While fires rage nearby, the stadium is safe. However, officials have issued a Level 2 evacuation warning for the area, advising residents to prepare to leave.