US rightwing fans misinformation fires as firefighters battle Los Angeles blazes

guardian.co.uk (nprofile…fw9w)
✍️ Right-wing figures are spreading misinformation and bigoted criticism about the Los Angeles wildfires, blaming diversity within the fire department and claiming that the response is inadequate.
👉 Right-wing figures are spreading misinformation about the Los Angeles wildfires
👉 Diversity within the fire department is being blamed for the devastation
👉 Claims of mismanagement by the LA mayor and California governor are being spread
👉 False claims of federal disaster relief funds being diverted to migrants are resurfacing
👉 Environmental practices, such as protecting fish over people, are being criticized

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guardian.co.uk (nprofile…fw9w)

A similar campaign of rumors and lies was seen after the North Caroline hurricane, with DEI being a primary targetAs Los Angeles firefighters battle ongoing blazes, prominent rightwing figures are spreading bigoted criticism of the response and lies about who’s to blame, including that the fire is raging because of diversity within the fire department.The misinformation echoes the claims that plagued the North Carolina hurricane response. Both disasters led to righteous outrage that partisan actors seize upon to advance their political goals, muddying the already confusing information ecosystem that comes along with a fast-moving news event. Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/10/rightwing-misinformation-los-angeles-fire