Chargers-Raiders Game to Be Played in Oakland Despite Californa Wildfires

The Oakland Raiders announced Friday that Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Chargers will be played at theOakland-Alameda County Coliseum as scheduled after concerns emerged regarding the air quality due to wildfires in Northern California."Sunday's game against the Chargers remains scheduled for 1:25 p.m. at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum," the team said in a statement. "We will continue to monitor air quality conditions in the Bay Area and will update the public with any changes via our social media channels."Citing a league source, The Athletic'sTim Kawakamireported Thursday the NFL inquired about possibly moving the game to Levi's Stadium since the San Francisco 49ers are on the road at Washington this week.According to CNN'sMadison Park, Steve Almasy and Jason Hanna, 32 people have died since the wildfires sparked Sunday evening.The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection also confirmed more than 3,500 structures have been destroyed after fires burned more than 221,000 acres.
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