Viral Video Misrepresents Family Evacuating During LA Wildfires as Looters

Social media posts falsely claimed a video showed looting during the Los Angeles wildfires, but reports confirm the individuals were helping a resident evacuate her belongings.

• A video circulating online falsely claimed to show looters during the Los Angeles County wildfires, which have burned over 50 square miles and destroyed thousands of structures.
• The video actually shows family members and friends helping a woman evacuate her home, as confirmed by a live KTLA news broadcast and interviews with the homeowner.
• Despite corrections, the misleading video gained millions of views on social media, with some users refusing to remove their posts even after being notified of the inaccuracies.
• Authorities confirmed the arrests of 20 individuals for looting during the wildfires but emphasized that the people in the viral video were not among them.
• The Los Angeles wildfires have resulted in at least 10 deaths and displaced approximately 150,000 residents under evacuation orders.

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