Oregon Fire Trucks Helping L.A. Wildfires Were Not Delayed for Emissions Testing

Social media claims about delays in deploying Oregon fire trucks to California due to emissions testing have been debunked by officials.

Oregon sent 370 firefighters, 75 fire engines, and other equipment to assist with wildfires in Southern California, which have killed 24 people and displaced over 150,000.
Social media posts falsely claimed Oregon fire trucks were held in Sacramento for emissions testing before being allowed to assist in the firefighting efforts.
Officials from both California and Oregon confirmed the vehicles underwent only routine safety inspections, which lasted about 15–45 minutes, before heading to the fire zones.
The Oregon State Fire Marshal and CAL FIRE emphasized that no vehicles were turned away or delayed, and all teams arrived in Southern California on schedule and began their work promptly.
The misinformation was traced back to unreliable sources, with California Governor Gavin Newsom and other officials condemning the false claims as disrespectful to firefighters on the front lines.