Post shared on social media Video has reportedly been shown of South African firefighters arriving in California.
Verdict: False
This video is from South African firefighters arriving in Edmonton to help with Canadian wildfires in 2023.
Fact check:
Winds are expected to pick up in Los Angeles on Tuesday and severe fire conditions are expected to continue. washington post Reported. The newspaper said at least 24 people died in the fire, but the official cause was not yet known.
A post shared on Instagram purports to show South African firefighters being sent to California to assist with the ongoing fires in the state. The video shows a large group of men singing and dancing at the airport.
The text of the video reads: “Group of South African firefighters land in Canada to head to Los Angeles for rescue.”
The caption reads: “But sadly, the tables are never turned. Thank you, brothers, for your help!”
That claim is inaccurate. This video was taken before the current fires. California. The video was uploaded by CTV News In June 2023.
Video shows South African firefighters after landing in Edmonton for battle wildfires in alberta, global news Reported. The newspaper reported that nearly 200 firefighters began singing and dancing upon arriving at the airport. (Related: Facebook image doesn’t show recent California fires, it’s from 2018)
This isn’t the first time misinformation about the California fires has spread online. Check Your Fact recently debunked claims that the Hollywood sign is currently on fire.
