Oregon, California and fire

No, California didn't block fire trucks from Oregon over emissions rules | Fact check
Fire officials from both states say no engines were prevented from entering California and none of the vehicles underwent any emissions testing.
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.
No, California Didn't Turn Away Firetrucks From Oregon Because Of Emission Regulations
Everyone from Governor Gavin Newsom to fire officials in California and Oregon have been fighting online misinformation about the wildfires.
No, California did not reject or delay Oregon fire trucks for emissions tests
Fire trucks traveling from Oregon and other states to help fight the California wildfires were stopped for routine 15-minute safety checks, not emissions testing.
Were LA-bound firefighters held up in Sacramento? California, Oregon fire officials respond
Online claims that firefighters were held up in Sacramento for emissions testing on their way to fight the blazes in Los Angeles are false, according to Oregon and California officials. The rumors have spread across social media in recent days, filling up X timelines and Facebook comment sections.
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.
Oregon couple face charges of pretending to be firefighters in LA County
An Oregon couple faces charges for allegedly impersonating firefighters and trying to enter an evacuation zone in Los Angeles County on Friday.
No, California Didn't Turn Away Fire Trucks From Oregon Over Smog Certification
Dozens of fire-fighting vehicles from Oregon were turned away from helping to fight L.A. wildfires in January 2025 because ...
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Oregon Firefighters Rescue Couple, Continue Battling Palisades Fire in California
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Fire at California lithium battery plant raises concerns about air quality
A fire at the world’s largest battery storage plant in Northern California is smoldering after sending plumes of toxic smoke ...
Oregon state fire marshal dispels rumors of firetrucks failing emissions tests in Sacramento
The Oregon state fire marshal took to social media this week to dispel rumors circulating online about its firefighters being ...
Popular California burger chain looks to expand in this Oregon city: What we know
The California-based burger chain began opening restaurants in Oregon in 2015 and has locations in Keizer, Medford, Grants ...
As Ohio State football has traveled across the country in the CFP, so have these Buckeye fans
The Ohio State football season is almost over, win or lose, and there is a small cadre of fans who have been to every, or ...
How should the final AP poll handle the 12-team Playoff? College football history depends on it
Even with a 12-team College Football Playoff, who’s No. 3 at the end of the season still matters. So does No. 13. And No. 18.