The opening ceremony of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles has been delayed due to a large park fire that broke out in California. The ceremony, which was scheduled to take place on Friday morning, will now begin at 10:30 am local time after the fire threat subsided.

According to reports, the fire started around 2:00 pm Thursday evening and spread quickly due to strong winds and dry conditions. Firefighters have been battling the blaze throughout the night, with the help of helicopters and water bombers.

The fire is now considered under control, but officials are still monitoring the situation closely for any signs of re-ignition.

Meanwhile, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that the ceremony will begin at 10:30 am local time. The event was initially expected to start around 9:00 am, but the delay was necessary due to the ongoing fire threat.

The 2028 Summer Olympics are taking place in Los Angeles from July 21 to August 6.

In related news, the organizers of the Paralympic Games have announced that they will be going ahead as scheduled on September 17-25.

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