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No, the Hollywood Sign Is Not On Fire Right Now
ComingSoon.netStory by Vritti Johar
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Viral images of the Hollywood Sign on fire prove to be false, as LA battles devastating wildfires that have impacted the region but left the iconic landmark unharmed.
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- The Los Angeles Fire Department and trusted sources have confirmed that the Hollywood Sign remains intact, despite smoke from surrounding fires affecting its visibility.
- Misinformation on social media, including AI-generated images, has contributed to the spread of false claims about the Hollywood Sign being on fire, even as over 150,000 residents have been forced to evacuate due to the real wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County.
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Vritti Johar, The Hollywood Sign Trust, ABC News, Los Angeles Fire Department, Getty Villa, Sunset Fire, Andrew McNally House, Bunny Museum