Does This Image Show a ‘Firenado’ in California?
6 August 2018 - A "firenado" truly formed during the Carr fire in California, but this photograph likely does not document that event.
Tagged "fire"
Is This an Airplane on Fire?
25 January 2018 - A Facebook page purporting to post live news appears to have stolen their footage from an Instagram account.
Neighbors Help During Massive Senior Living Center Fire
17 November 2017 - Chester County emergency officials say at least 20 people have been taken to area hospitals for treatment.
Did Sprinklers Save a House From a Massive Wildfire?
16 October 2017 - A photograph showing a home with a green lawn surrounded by charred land is real, but the back story accompanying it is incomplete.
Neko Case’s Farmhouse Damaged by Fire?
25 May 2018 - Despite an initial denial from the singer, Case’s farmhouse was indeed damaged in a September 2017 fire.
Is This a Picture of the Bitterroot Forest Fire?
1 September 2003 - An awe-inspiring photograph reportedly captured wildlife fleeing a fire in Bitterroot Forest, Montana.
62°C Temperatures in Kuwait Cause Trees to Burst into Flames?
7 August 2017 - Despite a series of images showing melted street lights and trees on fire, the temperature in Kuwait has not reached 62 degrees Celsius.
Fidget Spinners Catch Fire in Alabama, Michigan
30 June 2017 - Two local outlets in different states reported that a fidget spinner caught fire while charging.
Did a Bombing Take Place in Vatican City?
1 June 2017 - A fear-mongering article falsely claiming a bombing had taken place in Vatican City used images of smoke caused by a junkyard fire.
Are Children Harming Themselves Because of a ‘Fire Fairy’ Game?
20 April 2017 - A potentially dangerous set of instructions about "how to become a fairy" was circulated on social media site VK.com.
Major Fire in Southern California Burning with Unprecedented Ferocity
18 August 2016 - The Blue Cut fire in San Bernardino County has left a swath of destruction in its wake.
