Claim: It's not known what sparked the wildfires in Maui, although some evidence points to downed power lines. The conditions were ripe for fire, as large amounts of invasive grasses were dry due to drought and high winds helped to rapidly spread flames. Bogus posts on social media, however, are baselessly claiming the fires were intentionally set.
Fact-check: High Winds, Drought Conditions Led to Maui Fires, No Evidence Intentionally Set - FactCheck.org
Verdict: it's not known what sparked the wildfires in maui, although some evidence points to downed power lines. the conditions were ripe for fire, as large amounts of invasive grasses were dry due to drought and high winds helped to rapidly spread flames. bogus posts on social media, however, are baselessly claiming the fires were intentionally set.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Jessica Mcdonald
Date published: 2023-08-18T21:19:35