Video Shows Black People Helping — Not Looting — During LA Wildfires

Written by: Jordan Liles

Jan. 10, 2025

Online users falsely alleged a video of Black family members and friends moving items from a hom ...

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Real Pic of Charred Palisades Neighborhood? Here's What We Know

Written by: Taija PerryCook

Jan. 10, 2025

The 2025 Los Angeles wildfire left many communities beyond recognition.

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Rumors About LA Fire Department Budget Cuts Are Missing Context

Written by: Jordan Liles Nur Ibrahim

Jan. 9, 2025

The January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles resulted in an online rumor concerning LA Mayor Karen ...

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Yes, Some LA Fire Hydrants Ran Out of Water. That's Not the Whole Story, Though

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Jan. 9, 2025

Los Angeles officials said a "tremendous" demand — four times normal levels — during the Palisad ...

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LA Firefighters Using Women's Purses to Battle Blazes? Not Exactly

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Jan. 10, 2025

Social media users were outraged at claims that firefighters were seen in news footage carrying ...

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Beware of Fake Visuals Showing LA Wildfires Engulfing Hollywood Sign

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Jan. 9, 2025

A short video and dramatic picture both claimed to show flames engulfing the historic sign as wi ...

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Dramatic Video Allegedly Shows 2 Men and Dog Trapped Inside House by Palisades Wildfire

Written by: Laerke Christensen

Jan. 8, 2025

In the footage, a wall of billowing flames is visible through the windows of a surrounded home.

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