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Wildfires
Yes, poor air quality from wildfire smoke affects pets
Environment
Yes, your car's recirculate button helps reduce air pollution in your vehicle
The recirculation setting recycles the air in the cabin instead of pulling fresh air from outside, which can reduce the amount of pollution that gets inside the car.
Wildfires
6 VERIFIED ways to protect yourself from wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke can make the air unhealthy to breathe. We VERIFY what you need to know about how to stay safe outdoors and in your home.
Wildfires
No, the bodies of Maui wildfire victims have not washed ashore in Lanai
Viral social media posts allege that more than 180 bodies washed ashore on Lanai, an island east of Maui, in the aftermath of the deadly wildfires. That’s not true.
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
Yes, wildfire smoke does pose health risks
The immediate health effects of wildfire smoke can include coughing, scratchy throat, asthma attacks, irritated sinuses, chest pain, headaches and tiredness.
Wildfires
Yes, the U.S. is sending firefighters to Canada to battle wildfires
Hundreds of U.S. firefighters are in Canada as more than half of the country’s active fires are listed as burning “out of control.”
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.
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