Horse racing, college basketball games postponed due to devastating wildfires across Los Angeles region

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Wildfires have ravaged neighborhoods across Los Angeles in recent days.

More than 12,000 homes have been destroyed by ferocious fires that have left at least 11 dead. 

A flareup of the wildfire on the city's west side resulted in the latest evacuation order, prompting Santa Anita to cancel this weekend's scheduled horse racing event.

The track in Arcadia, near the smoldering Eaton Fire that decimated Altadena, said Friday it planned to go forward with racing Saturday, depending upon air quality conditions.

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Richi and jockey Kazushi Kimura, right, win the Grade III $100,000 Las Flores Stakes horse race Jan. 4, 2025, at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. (Benoit Photo via AP)

However, track officials said Saturday racing would be canceled due to new developments with the Palisades Fire.

Air quality standards at the track remain well within the limits set by the California Horse Racing Board and the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, according to track officials. However, organizers were concerned about the growing impact of the fires throughout Los Angeles County.

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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection confirmed 11% of the Palisades Fire was contained as of Saturday morning, while the Eaton Fire was listed as 15% contained.

The 90-year-old track in Southern California is also being used to support various relief efforts.

An American flag hangs on the gate of a home destroyed by the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Calif., Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

A charity drop-off set up at the Rose