In the wake of catastrophic wildfires tearing through Southern California, rumors are swirling online that drones might be causing the destruction. Despite these outlandish theories, experts emphasize the role of climate change in this tragic disaster.
BY PC Bureau
As wildfires continue to devastate Los Angeles, a wave of bizarre conspiracy theories has emerged, attempting to link the disaster to recent drone sightings across the U.S. The fires have already claimed at least six lives, forced over 200,000 people, including high-profile figures, to evacuate, and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in the region.
🔥 "Arson is a real possibility" – Elon Musk fuels speculation that the LA wildfires may have been intentionally set, not a natural disaster. Stay informed! 🌲Info below 👇 pic.twitter.com/YjYWKrQjRe
— Dr. CZ (@AngelMD1103) January 9, 2025
While experts point to climate change as a major factor, with dry vegetation exacerbated by fluctuating weather patterns, some residents are looking for alternative explanations. One individual suggested that the recent spate of drone activity could be behind the fires, alleging a coordinated attack. Another theory even claimed that Russia is manipulating public opinion through misinformation, orchestrating the drones to ignite the fires and create chaos in American society. These theories, however, have been quickly dismissed by the scientific community and debunked by social media users, who highlight the research from institutions like the University of California, Los Angeles, which connects the fires to natural causes, particularly climate change.
HORRIFIC DRONE FOOTAGE REVEALS LA WILDFIRE DEVASTATION Unbelievable aerial footage shows the charred Pacific Palisades and Altadena landscapes as LA wildfires rage unchecked. pic.twitter.com/I3sJ4lK0oZ
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The Los Angeles wildfires were orchestrated by the globalist elite to poison our air, water, and soil, and redistribute property into the hands of the elite.
pic.twitter.com/CElbdloGym— Johnny Midnight ⚡️ (@its_The_Dr) January 9, 2025
This latest round of conspiracy theories brings to mind similar claims from 2018, when viral videos suggested that government laser beams were responsible for California’s wildfires. News outlets like Motherboard have reported that such conspiracy content still thrives on platforms like YouTube, which have been criticized for not doing enough to stop the spread of misinformation.
In the midst of these unfounded theories, the real human toll remains clear: lives lost, homes destroyed, and entire neighborhoods reduced to ash. With firefighting resources stretched thin, LA fire departments have even resorted to using swimming pools and ponds to combat the fires, as water supplies in hydrants run low. Iconic areas such as Malibu and Pacific Palisades have been severely impacted, with historic landmarks like the Will Rogers’ Western Ranch House lost in the flames. The economic cost is staggering, with experts estimating the total damage at between $135 billion and $150 billion.
