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Fact Check: Posts on California rejecting Oregon firetrucks over emissions are false
California’s firefighting agency did not reject firetrucks sent from Oregon to help with the Los Angeles fires, contrary to online posts saying the vehicles were not deployed because they didn’t meet California’s strict emissions standards.
No, California is not stopping Oregon fire trucks for emissions testing, officials say
After Oregon sent 300 firefighters and 75 engines to help fight the LA fires this week, rumors began circulating that equipment and crews had been stopped for emissions testing.
Officials deny Oregon fire trucks ‘delayed’ by California safety checks
California and Oregon officials denied that fire trucks from Oregon were substantially delayed by California safety checks while rushing to fight the fires.
Amid L.A. fires, California officials deny false claims Oregon fire trucks turned away due to emissions regulations
Crews from neighboring states are helping California fight the Los Angeles area fires, and officials say regulations are not holding them up.
Were LA-bound firefighters held up in Sacramento? California, Oregon fire officials respond
Reality Check is a Bee series holding officials and organizations accountable and shining a light on their decisions. Have a tip? Email [email protected]. Online claims that firefighters were held up in Sacramento for emissions testing on their way to fight the blazes in Los Angeles are false,
No, California Didn't Turn Away Fire Trucks From Oregon Over Smog Certification
According to Oregon and California’s fire departments, trucks were stopped in Davis, California, just outside Sacramento, for ...
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Were Oregon fire trucks stopped from entering California? CAL fire speaks out as LA wildfire misinformation spreads online
Misinformation about Oregon fire trucks being denied entry into California to fight wildfires has been debunked by The ...
Oregon Fire Trucks Fighting L.A. Blazes Didn’t Require ‘Emissions Testing’
Oregon has sent hundreds of firefighters, 75 fire engines and other equipment to help battle the blazes in Southern ...
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No, 60 Oregon fire trucks aren’t ‘being held up in Sacramento for emissions testing’
"Out-of-state fire trucks take part in 15 minute safety & equipment inspection to ensure no issues with the vehicle," the site read. "At the time of the original post, the Oregon firefighting teams ...
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Oregon Department of Forestry sends 70 firefighters to fight California wildfires
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) filled an order Wednesday to send six strike teams (30 type 6 wildland engines) and ...
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ODF is preparing crews, trucks to support Palisades Fire fighting
Oregon Department of Forestry says today it's coordinating resources with some of its crews and regional staff to send to ...
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Oregon firefighters and Red Cross volunteers aid California wildfire efforts
LOS ANGELES (KATU) — Firefighter strike teams from Oregon continue their efforts in California, focusing on mop-up operations and securing fire ... to the Oregon Department of Forestry.
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Oregon state fire marshal blasts claim firefighters turned away in LA: 'This is false'
81 fire engines and 30 water tenders sent to California from the Oregon state fire marshal and Oregon Department of Forestry. Water tenders are a specialized truck designed to carry ...
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Hard work, ‘high spirits’: Oregon firefighters busy laying fire line hose, protecting homes in Southern California
Strike teams of Oregon firefighters wrapped up their second 24-hour shift Monday morning, helping thousands of others from ...