As wildfires continue to ravage California, social media is flooded with misinformation about their origins and impacts. DW investigates the most viral claims.It has been nearly a week since the devastating wildfires began raging through southern California,

Wildfires in Los Angeles continue to burn with no end in sight. At least 24 people have died as a result of the fires, with countless buildings destroyed. These fires are tearing through heavily populated areas and weather conditions are expected to keep these fires burning through this week.