In response to the wildfires that are ongoing around the Los Angeles area, Monday's playoff matchup against the Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Rams is being moved to Arizona, the league announced in a statement on Thursday evening.

Monday’s Wild Card playoff game between the Vikings and Rams has been moved to Arizona. The NFL announced the relocation of the game on Thursday night. “The decision was made in consultation with public officials, the participating clubs and the NFLPA,” the league said in a statement. The game still begins on Monday at 8:00 p.m. ET.

The Vikings' NFL playoff game Monday night against the Rams was moved to Glendale, Ariz., because of multiple wildfires that are burning out of control in the Los Angeles area. “In the interest of public safety,