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FACT CHECK: Facebook Image Does Not Show Recent California Fires, Is From 2018
An image shared on Facebook purports to show the recent fires in California. Verdict: False The image is not recent but shows a 2018 fire that occurred in the northern California town of Paradise, according to WHYY. The image was originally captured by The Associated Press. Fact Check: At least 24 people have died, and […]
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