As quickly as the Sunset fire started charring through Runyon Canyon in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday evening, an AI-generated photo of the Hollywood sign ablaze was rapidly circulating on social media.
Experts warn that false information during natural disaster events disrupts recovery efforts and harms community trust, highlighting the urgent need for accurate information in crisis situations.
Jeff Zarrinnam, chairman of the Hollywood Sign Trust, confirmed that ‘There was nothing happening in or around the Hollywood sign itself’ amidst rampant misinformation.
Regarding the Palisades reservoir, former DWP general manager Martin Adams stated that the closure of the Santa Ynez Reservoir was not the main reason why hydrants ran dry during the fires.
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