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September 11, 2020 09:57 pm GMT
More about Wildfires, Antifa, Tech, and Big Tech Companies
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FBI and police departments say wildfire conspiracy theories spreading on Facebook aren't true
As wildfires devastate the West Coast, the FBI and local officials in California, Oregon, and Washington are also fighting the spread of something else: rampant misinformation.
Conspiracy theories about the wildfires are quickly spreading on Facebook. While they vary, most revolve around the idea that antifa, or anti-fascists, are responsible for the fires.
WARNING: Multiple sources in Emergency Response have confirmed that the fires along the West Coast are caused by dozens of arsonists.
These fires are allegedly linked to Antifa and the Riots.
Read this warning ⚠️ pic.twitter.com/x1HVVsAIJy— Katie Daviscourt🇺🇸 (@KatieDaviscourt) September 10, 2020 Read more...
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