World Cup
Emergency declared in Los Angeles wildfire ahead of Belgium-Iran match
A state of emergency has been declared in Los Angeles due to a wildfire burning for days in a storage facility. The FIFA World Cup match between Belgium and Iran on Sunday evening remains unaffected.
The emergency was announced on Saturday as firefighters battle the blaze in the storage facility. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for nearby areas.
Belgium’s national team is scheduled to face Iran at 20:00 local time on Sunday. The match is part of the FIFA World Cup and will take place as planned.
Local officials confirmed the wildfire is contained but continues to pose risks to surrounding neighborhoods. No disruption to the match has been reported.
The Belgian delegation has not issued any statements regarding the wildfire. The team’s focus remains on preparations for the Iran fixture.
Iran’s squad has also not commented on the emergency situation in Los Angeles. Their training schedule for Sunday’s match remains unchanged.
The wildfire has destroyed multiple storage units and damaged nearby infrastructure. Firefighters are working to fully contain the blaze.
Authorities have not linked the wildfire to any criminal activity. The cause of the fire is under investigation.