Severe forest fires that started in Los Angeles on January 7, 2025 caused a major disaster. While the fires continued in different parts of the city, they caused 24 people to die, hundreds of thousands of people to be evacuated, and more than 12 thousand structures to be damaged. While large areas are turning to ashes, authorities are making intense efforts to control the fires.
Los AngelesThe devastating wildfires in , were not only a disaster, but also gave rise to many conspiracy theories. Speculation quickly spread that the fires were started deliberately. Hollywood star Mel Gibsonmade striking statements about the fire.
One conspiracy theory is that the fires were caused by a project that wants to turn Los Angeles into a tech-packed “smart city” by 2028. “Smart 2028” It was a part of the project. Additionally, conspiracy theories against former president Donald Trump are also on the agenda; Some argue that this disaster is a strategy to prevent Trump’s comeback.
The most interesting thing is “The Simpsons” The fire scenes in an episode of the animated TV series, broadcast in 2007, coincide eerily with today’s events. All these allegations further complicate the fires in Los Angeles and raise theories about hidden forces behind them. However, there is no reliable evidence for these claims.
The Number of People Losing Their Lives in Fires Is Increasing
The ongoing forest fires in Los Angeles, California, have turned into a major disaster, increasing the death toll. Authorities emphasized the seriousness of the incident and announced that 153 thousand people were given an evacuation warning.
In the statement made by the Los Angeles Forensic Medicine Institute, it was stated that the number of deaths in the forest fires increased to 24. Additionally, information was given about 13 missing people. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said it was investigating whether these losses were directly related to the fires.
Large Areas Turned to Ash: Fires Cannot Be Controlled
The fire in the Palisades region has destroyed 22 thousand 660 acres so far. While only 11 percent of this fire could be taken under control, the Eaton fire was effective in an area of 14 thousand 100 decares and 15 percent of it could be extinguished. Other fires raging in different parts of Los Angeles also reveal how widespread the fires have become.
Authorities issued an evacuation order for at least 153 thousand people in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. It was reported that more than 12 thousand buildings became completely unusable due to fires. This disaster caused great damage in many parts of the city.
Allegations of Link Between Smart 2028 Project and Fires
The wildfires in Los Angeles have reignited distorted information and conspiracy theories spreading online. Fires, especially Smart 2028 (Smart Cities) It paved the way for some strange claims associated with the project. Many speculations arose that California Governor Gavin Newsom was behind the fires and that they were started deliberately.
While Los Angeles battles five separate wildfires, a conspiracy theory holds that the fires were started for the SmartLA 2028 project. Smart 2028 stands out as an initiative that aims to make Los Angeles a more efficient and “smart” city with technology. However, some internet users claim that the fires were started by human hands and that this disaster was deliberately created to accelerate smart city projects in the city.
Misinformation and Confusing Claims
The shared content contains a lot of confusing and incorrect information under the term smart cities. These theories contain false references to plans to make the city more sustainable and efficient, such as the energy efficiency of homes and the digitalisation of public transport systems.
In the United Nations’ 2020 “Human-Smart Sustainable Cities” report, it was stated that smart cities use technologies to improve the quality of life, but there is no statement in this report that cities should be deliberately demolished.
Lack of Reliable Evidence and Facts
Politifact researchers noted that they could not find any credible evidence of demolishing buildings for smart city projects in Los Angeles or other areas in the US. This means that there is no basis for claims that the fires were actually started deliberately.
Arson Suspicion: Are Human Hands Behind the Fires?
It was reported that one of the fires in Los Angeles was named the Kenneth Fire and an investigation was launched on suspicion that a person may have started the fire intentionally. A man who tried to start another fire in the Woodland Hills area was detained by area residents. But Los Angeles Police Chief Dominic ChoiAfter questioning, he announced that the man was not charged with arson and was arrested for violating the terms of his probation.
Another Conspiracy Theory: A Plan Against Trump?
According to another conspiracy theory, the fires were started deliberately and former President Donald TrumpIt was allegedly designed as a conspiracy against. According to this view, the statements about the start of the fire were interpreted as a deliberate strategy to create the perception that “Trump left debris.”
Some theorists consider that the Joe Biden administration did not adequately combat the fire disaster, that insurance policies were canceled before the fire and that the equipment used in firefighting was sent to Ukraine as a “plan”. These claims caused the fires to turn into a phenomenon that was seen not only as a natural disaster but also as a political showdown.
Deficiencies in Fire Fighting and Political Debates
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s official visit to Ghana during the fire and the disruptions in firefighting led to the strengthening of conspiracy theories. Some politicians and commentators suggest that this disaster may have been planned to increase the chaos in domestic politics and prevent Trump’s return. On the other hand, it is also claimed that Trump is planned to come to California.
Economic Challenges and Social Tensions
The economic crisis in California further complicated the fire’s impact. Los Angeles, which has become one of the most expensive cities in the world, puts the people in a difficult situation with high living costs, high rents and taxes, and is one of the places with the most expensive gasoline prices in the region, despite the abundance of oil wells. While this situation increased the number of people migrating to states such as Texas and Florida, social unrest began to emerge in some regions.
The Simpsons Foretold the Fire
A conspiracy theory that has attracted attention on TikTok recently is that the forest fire that ravaged California “The Simpsons” suggests that it was foreshadowed in the popular animated series. A TikTok user showed footage of a devastating forest fire threatening the town of Springfield in the 12th episode of the 18th season, “Little Big Girl,” which aired in 2007, arguing that this episode was eerily similar to the last fire-related disaster.
The user stated that in one of Bart’s jokes, he caused a fire that quickly got out of control, and that this incident revealed the vulnerability of societies to natural disasters. The scene that emerges with the rapid spread of fires, causing great property destruction, and the relentless struggle of firefighters, almost matches the scenes in this episode. This similarity, some say, has revived old conspiracy theories about “The Simpsons” ability to predict the future.
Striking Statements from Mel Gibson About the Los Angeles Fires
Hollywood famous name Mel Gibsonmade remarkable statements about the fires that could not be extinguished in Los Angeles. Gibson on the causes of the fires “I can run through my mind all kinds of scary theories and conspiracies, but it would be more appropriate to say that there are more realistic elements such as lack of water, wind conditions and the presence of people ready, willing and able to start a fire.” he said.
Gibson further deepened his thoughts about the causes of the fires, saying: “This situation reminds me of the old cattle barons’ methods of clearing people off their land.” He made an evaluation as follows. The famous actor pointed to a disaster caused by a combination of nature and human factors, clearly referring to speculation that there may be more complex forces behind the fire.
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