The Palisades Fire has led to 30,000 Los Angeles residents evacuating their homes, with NBA head coaching duo JJ Redick and Steve Kerr impacted.

The fires, which were first reported on Tuesday morning, have grown to at least 2,921 acres with zero containment. More than 1,000 structures have been damaged, and two people have died, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department chief Anthony Marrone.

More than 10,300 homes were threatened, and fires have since broken out in the Altadena and Sylmar neighborhoods. The heavy wind has led to fires spreading at rapid rates, with California governor Gavin Newsom declaring a state of emergency.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick sent his prayers to everyone impacted by the fires, and confirmed that his family has been forced to evacuate. “I just want to acknowledge and send thoughts and prayers to everyone in the Palisades right now,” Redick said on Tuesday. “That’s where I live.

“Our family, my wife’s family, my wife’s twin sister, they’ve evacuated. I know a lot of people are freaking out right now, including my family. From the sound of things, with the winds coming [Tuesday night], I know a lot of people are scared. So I just want to acknowledge that. Thoughts and prayers for sure, and hope everybody stays safe.”

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has also been affected, although it’s his 90-year-old mother who needed to evacuate her home. “I want to send my thoughts and condolences to everybody in Los Angeles dealing with the fires,” Kerr said after the Warriors lost 114-98 against the Miami Heat on Tuesday.

The Palisades Fires have forced 30,000 residents to evacuate the area.

The Palisades Fires have forced 30,000 residents to evacuate the area. ( 

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“My mom lives in Pacific Palisades. She had to evacuate. Everything I’m seeing and reading is just terrifying what’s happening down there. So just want to send thoughts to everyone who’s going through the devastation of the fire. Obviously the game is secondary to that and to many things in life. Perspective is important.”

According to PowerOutageUS, nearly 400,000 customers are without power in the region, and several major roadways are blocked due to mass crowds fleeing the area. Despite the chaos, Los Angeles is set to host a major NFL playoff game on Monday, as the Los Angeles Rams host the Minnesota Vikings.

The Rams’ home SoFi Stadium is located in Inglewood, nearly 10 miles southeast of where the fires are currently burning. The NFL is monitoring the fire over the coming days, and will make a decision on Monday’s game if necessary.

“The NFL continues to closely monitor developments and will remain in contact with both clubs and the NFLPA,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said in a statement.