Wife of LA Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford shares heartbreaking message as ‘terrifying’ wildfires rage

Deadly fires have torn through the upscale enclave of Pacific Palisades and quickly spread through the City of Angels, killing five and displacing thousands.

As heroic firefighters battle hellish conditions in a battle to contain at least five separate fires – the largest two of which span 27,000 hectares – neighborhoods have been reduced to ash and rubble.

And with her husband’s playoff game in jeopardy next week, Kelly, who lives with Stafford and their daughters in Hidden Hills, has taken to social media to share a heartbreaking message.

“These fires are truly terrifying. Praying for all the firefighters and their loved ones,” the mother of four posted on her Instagram Story. ‘Yes, houses and structures are important, but never more important than a life. Please stay safe.”

In another post, she shared a video showing the devastation left by the fires, writing: “I watch this over and over because it doesn’t seem real.”

Deadly fires quickly spread through the City of Angels, killing five and sending thousands fleeing

The mother of four shared a heartbreaking message about the fires on social media

“These fires are still raging with firefighters working around the clock, praying for slower winds and safety,” she added.

Stafford and the Rams will host the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium in LA on Monday night in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs.

Despite deadly wildfires continuing to rage through the city, the team reiterated Thursday that the competition will go ahead.

The NFL has a contingency plan in place and State Farm Stadium – home of the Cardinals in Glendale, Arizona – is prepared to host the game if necessary.

“The safety of the Los Angeles community is our top priority, and our thoughts are with everyone affected by the fires in the area,” a statement from Rams said.

“We are grateful for the tireless efforts of first responders who continue to protect our city and community, as well as individuals who continue to help our neighbors in need.

“As of now, the Wild Card Playoff game featuring the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings is scheduled for Monday night at 5:00 PM PT at SoFi Stadium.

“As with all games, the NFL has contingency plans in place in the event a venue change is necessary due to the tragic fires in our region.

Kelly, Matthew and their four daughters are believed to live in the Hidden Hills neighborhood

The Rams will host the Vikings at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Greater Los Angeles

The game could still be moved to State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals

“If the NFL determines a venue change is necessary, the game will be played Monday night at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ.”

However, the decision to name the Arizona-based stadium as a backup location was met with backlash from NFL fans after State Farm canceled coverage for thousands of homeowners in California.

Fans have pointed out that State Farm announced in 2023 that it would stop accepting new insurance applications for homeowners in the Golden State. Then last year, the company announced it would stop covering 72,000 homes in California.

Stafford purchased Jennifer Lopez’s former home in Los Angeles’ Hidden Hills neighborhood for $28 million in 2023.

The upscale neighborhood is about 20 miles from the Pacific Palisades area, where one of the wildfires is still raging.

It is unclear whether Stafford remains in the nine-bedroom mansion or has been evacuated. However, Kelly suggested earlier this week that she would leave the house, but for non-fire related reasons.

While she battles the flu, she and her four daughters — twins Sawyer and Chandler, 7, Hunter, 6, and Tyler, 4 — are able to leave the house to protect the signal caller from the disease as the playoffs approach.

“If all my kids have the flu, I don’t think we should be in this house with him,” she said on her Morning After podcast.