Images of Hollywood sign on fire are fake

Fake images of the Hollywood sign burning go viral as wildfire misinformation spreads
Several fake images of the Hollywood Sign burning have appeared on social as some users suggest the iconic sign is "surrounded by fire."
Beware of Fake Visuals Showing LA Wildfires Engulfing Hollywood Sign
A short video and dramatic picture both claimed to show flames engulfing the historic sign as wildfires ripped through Los Angeles in January 2025.
Viral images of Hollywood sign on fire are fake
Images and videos purporting to show the historic Hollywood sign engulfed in flames are spreading across X and other social media platforms as wildfires rage through Los Angeles, California. But the visuals are fakes,
No, The Hollywood Sign Is Not On Fire — As Social Media Reacts To AI-Generated Images
As another wildfire broke out in the Hollywood Hills, social media was flooded with fake AI-generated images of the landmark Hollywood Sign on fire.
Hollywood sign fire: Horror as AI image of landmark alight in 'apocalyptic' wildfires goes viral
The latest horror blaze erupted in the Hollywood Hills on Wendesday and lead to a number of fake photos and videos going viral online - which appeared to show the world-famous structure on fire
Images of the Hollywood Sign Engulfed in Flames Are Fake
“The iconic Hollywood sign has stood for 102 years but it may not last the night. Democrats eventually burn everything to the ground,” reads one post. “The Famous Hollywood sign is burning in the California fires,” says another. “This is a once in a lifetime crisis! Stay Safe.” The images are fake.
Images of the Hollywood sign on fire are fake
The wildfires burning in California haven’t reached Griffith Park, where the iconic Hollywood sign is located.
The claim: Image shows Hollywood Sign ‘covered by fire’
An expert on generative AI says the image is a fabrication. The chair of the group that maintains the sign says it was not affected by the fires.
Fact Check: Hollywood sign not affected by Los Angeles wildfires
Social media users have been sharing fake images of the Hollywood sign burning as deadly wildfires raged across Los Angeles, ...
Is the Hollywood sign on fire?
While the sign is indeed located in the Hollywood Hills area of the Santa Monica Mountains atop Mount Lee, the Sunset Fire is ...
Fact Check: Is Hollywood Sign on Fire Right Now?
After yet another fire broke out in Los Angeles, images circulating on social media suggested the iconic landmark had gone up in flames.
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No, the Hollywood sign is not on fire
As Los Angeles battles the worst fires in its history, AI-generated images of the Hollywood sign engulfed in flames are going ...
Los Angeles Wildfires Rage for Third Night, Death Toll Rises to 10
The wind whips embers while a firefighter battles the fire in the Angeles National Forest near Mt. Wilson as the wildfires burn in the Los Angeles area, during the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, ...
How AI Convinced World Hollywood Sign Was Burning Down in LA Fire
Viral AI images falsely showing the Hollywood sign ablaze sparked panic, highlighting the dangers of fake news.
Locals check the Hollywood sign after seeing false reports of the iconic landmark burning
On Thursday, residents from the Los Angeles area drove by the Hollywood sign after seeing fake reports of the iconic city ...
AI-Generated Posts Showed Hollywood Sign on Fire But the Landmark Is Safe After Sunset Fire Is Contained
Fake posts on social media showed the iconic sign aflame on Wednesday night As another fire began to alight in the Los ...