Recent wildfires in Los Angeles have forced thousands to evacuate and caused significant damage. Heartbreaking videos and images of the flames are circulating on social media, capturing the devastation in communities across the region. Amid these posts, however, some users have shared viral images and videos purporting to show the iconic Hollywood Sign on fire. The good news? These images are all fakes.
Several of the viral posts depict the Hollywood Sign completely engulfed in flames or surrounded by smoke and ash. While it’s true that a brush fire in the Hollywood Hills broke out on Wednesday night, the blaze never reached the sign. In fact, according to a spokesperson for the Hollywood Sign Trust, the landmark wasn’t even in the line of danger. The spokesperson told the online magazine The Dispatch that despite its proximity to the flames, the sign escaped both fire and smoke damage.
Wildfires are a serious threat in Southern California, and the heartbreak they cause is very real. With so much information flying around on social media, it’s understandable how photoshopped images or out-of-context footage can gain traction. In this case, though, rest assured that while parts of Los Angeles continue to battle wildfires, the Hollywood Sign remains unscathed. Always verify information from reliable local news outlets, government agencies, or official organizations when it comes to fast-changing stories like active wildfires.
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