The devastating tragedy in Los Angeles has clouded Olympic preparations for 2028. Casting doubt on the city’s ability to host a successful and safe Games. The infernos have killed at least 24 people and left entire neighbourhoods in smoking ashes. Though has not yet directly impacted any of the more than 80 facilities scheduled to host Olympic sports in Los Angeles. However, experts say the unfolding tragedy has highlighted the difficulties.
Holding the biggest athletic event in the world in an area becoming more and more vulnerable to wildfires. Most sites are located outside of what would be considered high-risk fire zones. Even though the Riviera Country Club, is the 2028 Olympic golf competition site. It was uncomfortably close to the fires that destroyed Pacific Palisades. However, historical evidence suggests little probability of a comparable catastrophe occurring at the 2028 Olympics.
According to data from CalFire, the state’s fire service, no fire in Los Angeles County has been listed. Among the 20 most devastating fires in California history until last week. Additionally, the 2028 Olympics will take place in July. Santa Ana wind’s strong seasonal gusts are generally regarded as the primary cause of the unparalleled scope and magnitude of last week’s carnage do not occur.
Los Angeles Fires Force a Reassessment
Additionally, Los Angeles has successfully hosted the Olympics twice before, in 1984 and 1932. According to Bill Deverell, a history professor at the University of Southern California. The ongoing catastrophe may teach us valuable lessons for 2028. However, California Governor Gavin Newsom stated on NBC’s “Today” morning show that preparations were proceeding. According to the schedule for the 2028 Olympics and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which would feature eight games in Los Angeles.
Simon Chadwick, professor of sport and geopolitical economy at Skema Business School in Paris told the British daily The Ipaper, “The situation is clearly grave and given the prospect of significant climate change, you do have to wonder whether the current situation might be repeated, possibly even during the Games.”
