As Texas tries to contain the biggest wildfire in the state’s history, baseless conspiracy theories that first circulate
d online after other well-known fires are resurfacing.have burned so far in Texas from the wildfires, which began in late February. The Smokehouse Creek fire, the largest of the fires, has killed at least two people and thousands of animals in a state known for its cattle industry.
Texas authorities, as of March 6, continue to investigate the Smokehouse Creek fire’s cause, but they have not suggested it was intentionally ignited. Hot weather, dry land and high winds have helped spread the still-burning blaze. One homeowner has sued a utility company for not maintaining a damaged power pole, alleging downed power lines started the fire.Some social media users said a video of a green laser beam is evidence that directed energy weapons were used to start the Texas wildfires.
Experts we spoke to about the Maui claims said it’s common for fires to"hop" from place to place via flying embers and for some structures or trees not to ignite, even if everything around them does.of his comments shows. He was saying some roofs were intact because the structures were up to code, not because they were painted blue.Texas Monthly article
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