Southern California grapples with the aftermath of significant wildfires affecting Los Angeles County, igniting concerns over the feasibility of hosting the 2028 Olympics. While no existing Olympic venues suffered damage, the proximity of fires raises logistical challenges. Experts suggest that while the region can prepare the Games and recuperate, resource competition for temporary facility construction could lead to increased costs. Nevertheless, major organizational tasks for the Olympic event commence only a year prior, offering a window for recovery and preparation.
It could take several years for the Los Angeles area to recover from the blazes, creating a potential clash of timing and resources needed to prepare for the Games.
Organizers of the L.A. Games have pitched the Games as a 'no build' feat, instead taking advantage of existing venues across the city, and some temporary builds.
But it's still possible for L.A. County to prepare for the Games and simultaneously rebuild, Jadrian Wooten... told Axios.
Construction for some of the temporary venues could end up 'competing for resources with other folks as you're trying to rebuild damaged area of the cities.'
The recent wildfires highlighted the intense risk of large-scale urban wildfires.
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