Wildfires Scorch Los Angeles as Storm Batters Matthew Stafford's Family

Wildfires Scorch Los Angeles as Storm Batters Matthew Stafford's Family

A devastating series of wildfires raging through Los Angeles has displaced thousands, including the home of NFL star Matthew Stafford and his wife Kelly. The Santa Ana winds, which have brought numerous dangers, including poor air quality and flames, have also disrupted the lives of the Stafford family.

Kelly Stafford, an NFL enthusiast, took to Instagram to reveal a harrowing experience her family is going through. Initially believing their three daughters were battling flu, she suspected worsening air quality might be affecting them. The family relocated to Arizona to shield themselves from the dangers of the wildfire-stricken city.

However, Kelly soon confirmed that all four of her children are unwell, with one girl being in hospital treatment. Her posting described a snapshot of "a mom doing everything she can while dealing with illness, stress, and uncertainty."

The drastic relocation is not just an inconvenience but also a logistical headache for the Stafford family. The Wild Card game between the Vikings and Rams, originally set to take place at SoFi Stadium, was relocated to State Farm Stadium in Arizona due to wildfires burning across the city. As a result, both Matthew Stafford and his family are in Arizona.

The stress on Matthew Stafford is palpable. He shared an update before his work trip indicating that "before that tho", (the kids) were all smiles getting to go with daddy on his work trip" However, Kelly's follow-up post described the contrast between their initial excitement about accompanying Matthew to games and the reality of having multiple hospital visits while dealing with personal issues."

As they continue battling flu symptoms, relocating to Arizona due to safety concerns surrounding wildfires in Los Angeles and pressure mounting ahead a crucial Wild Card game – everything that would normally be simple for America's most-loved quarterback is now magnified.