No, the Hollywood Sign was not destroyed by fire
This week, multiple wildfires broke out across Los Angeles County, including the Sunset Fire in Runyon Canyon. As the fire gained attention on the popular LA hiking trail, misinformation quickly circulated online, falsely claiming that the Hollywood Sign was on fire.
While many residents prioritized their safety and evacuation, others turned to their phones to watch the nearby flames, which were dangerously close to the iconic landmark.
Amid the confusion, AI-generated images of the Hollywood Sign on fire spread, causing some to believe that the historic site, situated in Griffith Park, was engulfed in flames.
Marlon Waynes even posted one of these images on Instagram, acknowledging his uncertainty about its authenticity.
He added, «To all my tribe of friends, family, executives, agents, managers, crew members… this isn’t Hollywood burning, it’s a rebirth. It’s cleansing our souls of the devastation we’ve endured over the last five years.»
In the end, the landmark remained untouched, and by Thursday morning, the evacuation orders for the Sunset Fire were lifted.
This week, multiple wildfires broke out across Los Angeles County, including the Sunset Fire in Runyon Canyon. As the fire gained attention on the popular LA hiking trail, misinformation quickly circulated online, falsely claiming that the Hollywood Sign was on fire.
While many residents prioritized their safety and evacuation, others turned to their phones to watch the nearby flames, which were dangerously close to the iconic landmark.
Amid the confusion, AI-generated images of the Hollywood Sign on fire spread, causing some to believe that the historic site, situated in Griffith Park, was engulfed in flames.
Marlon Waynes even posted one of these images on Instagram, acknowledging his uncertainty about its authenticity.
He added, «To all my tribe of friends, family, executives, agents, managers, crew members… this isn’t Hollywood burning, it’s a rebirth. It’s cleansing our souls of the devastation we’ve endured over the last five years.»
In the end, the landmark remained untouched, and by Thursday morning, the evacuation orders for the Sunset Fire were lifted.
