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2023-08-10 16:31:53 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

There is no evidence that "Directed Energy Weapons" caused the Maui wildfires. The National Weather Service said a mix of dry vegetation, strong winds, and low humidity fueled the fast-moving conflagration. The ocean itself is not on fire in the video. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/hawaii-wildfires-ravage-maui-island-resort-city-killing-dozens-2023-08-10/#:~:text=The%20cause%20of%20the%20Maui,fueled%20the%20fast-moving%20conflagration.

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• There is no evidence that "Directed Energy Weapons" caused the Maui wildfires. The National Weather Service said a mix of dry vegetation, strong winds, and low humidity fueled the fast-moving conflagration. The ocean itself is not on fire in the video. https://www.reuters.com/world/us/hawaii-wildfires-ravage-maui-island-resort-city-killing-dozens-2023-08-10/#:~:text=The%20cause%20of%20the%20Maui,fueled%20the%20fast-moving%20conflagration.