Oregon, fire trucks

The claim: California blocked 60 Oregon fire trucks from entering state over emissions
“Oregon sent 60 fire trucks to CA. CA won't let them into the state because California is unsure of EMISSIONS on the trucks,” the post’s text reads. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The Facebook post was ...
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 were already in the Los Angeles area battling the blazes."
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 maintenance and safety checks, and those trucks continued onward. Photos and news coverage confirm that trucks from other states were assisting firefighters in Los Angeles.
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 California. But social media posts falsely claim Oregon's firefighting vehicles were "being held in Sacramento for emissions testing.
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.
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.
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.
No, California did not reject or delay out-of-state 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.
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.
Oregon state fire marshal blasts claim firefighters turned away in LA: 'This is false'
The Oregon state fire marshal on Sunday rejected misinformation saying firefighters were turned away in LA because of emissions testing for equipment.
Oregon fire trucks headed for LA aren’t being stopped for smog checks; officials struggle to dispel the rumors
Rumors spread on social media last week that Oregon fire trucks headed for the historic fires were stopped and inspected for ...
Oregon State Fire Marshal: Don't believe everything you read online about California wildfire response
When Oregon sent help for California's wildfires, rumors flew. Now fire officials are setting the record straight about what really happened.
Oregon Fire Marshall Asks Everyone To Stop Spreading Lies About Emissions Tests Causing Fire Crew Delays
After sending 15 strike crews from Oregon to California to help battle the raging fires in Los Angeles, it took no time at ...