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Images of the Hollywood sign on fire are fake
AI-generated images falsely show the Hollywood sign on fire. Maps of the Southern California wildfires show the Sunset Fire ...
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Yes, State Farm ended insurance coverage for many in the Pacific Palisades in 2024
State Farm cited “catastrophe exposure” as one reason it wasn’t renewing policies for many Californians, including those in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades.
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Yes, Los Angeles cut $17.6 million from the fire department’s budget
The Los Angeles Fire Department’s budget was cut by nearly $17.6 million this fiscal year. That’s a roughly 2% decrease from the previous year.
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No, Los Angeles didn’t refuse to fill water reservoirs prior to fires
Firefighters were experiencing water shortages from hydrants because L.A.'s tanks couldn't be refilled as fast as water was being used.