UCLA women's basketball team navigates challenges from nearby wildfires

The UCLA women's basketball team is facing challenges due to nearby wildfires, including the Palisades fire, which is threatening homes close to campus. Coach Cori Close and some players have been personally affected, but most team members are safe. Classes at UCLA were canceled for the week as the team returned from a game in Indiana. Players are coping with the situation, balancing their focus on basketball while dealing with the emotional toll of the fires. The team's next game against Northwestern has been postponed due to safety concerns. The Bruins aim to return to the court soon, seeking a sense of normalcy amid the ongoing crisis.