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Wildfires

No, the bodies of Maui wildfire victims have not washed ashore in Lanai

Wildfires

The bodies of Maui wildfire victims have not washed ashore in Lanai

Maui wildfires: Since the Maui wildfires started on Aug. 8, 115 people have been confirmed dead. Claims 180 bodies recently washed ashore on Lanai are false.
Wildfires

Yes, photos of Lahaina ‘miracle house’ that survived fire are real

VERIFY readers wondered whether pictures showing a single red-roofed home seemingly untouched among the rubble in Maui were real.
Wildfires

Celebrity homes were not selectively 'spared' from Maui wildfires

Oprah, Bezos and Obama homes were not in the path of the fires, despite viral claims hinting at a conspiracy.
Government

No, FEMA won't seize your property if you accept disaster assistance

A rumor warns people affected by Maui’s wildfires that FEMA may seize property in exchange for assistance. But FEMA has no policy or authority to do this.
Wildfires

No, viral images don’t show evidence of ‘directed energy weapons’ starting fires in Maui

At least three viral images that appear to show laser beams have spread across social media as purported evidence of the origins of the Maui fires.
Wildfires

Viral images claiming to show evidence that 'directed energy weapons' were the cause of the Maui fires are not true

At least three viral images that appear to show laser beams have spread across social media as purported evidence of the origins of the Maui fires.
Wildfires

Yes, air conditioners can help filter out wildfire smoke from within your home

The key to filtering out wildfire smoke in your home is using a high grade air filter and replacing it frequently.
Wildfires

Yes, wildfires can create their own storms

The combination of heat and smoke from wildfires can contribute to the formation of clouds, some of which produce storms.

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No, the bodies of Maui wildfire victims have not washed ashore in Lanai

The bodies of Maui wildfire victims have not washed ashore in Lanai

Yes, photos of Lahaina ‘miracle house’ that survived fire are real

Celebrity homes were not selectively 'spared' from Maui wildfires

No, FEMA won't seize your property if you accept disaster assistance

No, viral images don’t show evidence of ‘directed energy weapons’ starting fires in Maui

Viral images claiming to show evidence that 'directed energy weapons' were the cause of the Maui fires are not true

Yes, air conditioners can help filter out wildfire smoke from within your home

Yes, wildfires can create their own storms

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