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.

The NFL has moved Monday's playoff game between the Vikings and Rams to Arizona, saying the decision was made in the interest of public safety as wildfires continue to ravage Southern California.

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.