A flood of disinformation': rumors and lies abound amid ongoing LA wildfires
Briefly

Misinformation can rush into the void left by natural disasters, providing explanations that align with people's existing beliefs, said Lisa Fazio, a Vanderbilt University professor.
Samantha Montano noted that misinformation related to disasters has existed for centuries, but the volume surrounding Hurricane Helene was unprecedented for a short-term event.
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