EL SEGUNDO - The Los Angeles Lakers have cancelled their pre-season game scheduled for Thursday, October 25 vs. the Utah Jazz at iPayOne Center in San Diego, due to the devastation caused by wildfires burning throughout San Diego County.

“There is simply too much devastation in the area and too much uncertainty about what will happen in the next few days,” said Tim Harris, the team’s Senior Vice President, Business Operations. “After many internal discussions about many different factors, we’ve concluded that this is simply the right thing to do. The people of San Diego have been very supportive of us over the years and in turn we want to be supportive of them in this time of crisis.”

Tickets for Thursday’s game can be refunded at the place of purchase.

The Lakers also announced that they will make a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross to assist with relief efforts.