Oakland Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers playing as scheduled despite wildfires

Oct. 13 (UPI) -- Sunday's game between the Oakland Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers will be played as previously scheduled.

The Raiders released a statement clarifying the game-time of 1:25 p.m. on Friday. The contest will be at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

"Sunday's game against the Chargers remains scheduled for 1:25 p.m. at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum," the Raiders said in the statement. "We will continue to monitor air quality conditions in the Bay Area and will update the public with any changes via our social media channels."

The Northern California wildfires have killed at least 27 people and made the air quality poor in California's wine country region.

"We continue to monitor air quality conditions in the Bay Area and are in close communication with both the Raiders and Chargers, as well as local authorities," NFL spokesman Michael Signora said in a statement. "At this point, the game remains scheduled for Sunday in Oakland."

Oakland changed its practice time on Thursday, but cut the session short because of air quality.

Players wore masks at Thursday's practice.

A spokesperson from the San Diego Mayor's office said the city would welcome the Chargers in hosting the contest.

"We are always happy to help other cities during times like these," Kevin Faulconer's chief of staff Aimee Fawcett told the San Diego Union-Tribune.

The Chargers and Raiders face off for the second time this season on Dec. 31.

Sonoma County Sheriff Robert Giordano told reporters Thursday that more than 450 people were still missing in the county.