The Wildfire Videos is from Villa Carlos Paz Not Israel
The Claim
A video shows wildfires in Israel.
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A viral video on TikTok shows a fast-moving wildfire engulfing buildings as it approaches a city. The video, accompanied by disturbing audio of screams, gunfire, and rocket explosions, allegedly shows Israel burning amidst the ongoing war. It is accompanied by captions like "Israel live now omg," or "Israel live today."
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating video and found the claim to be misleading.
Misbar's team found that the footage shows a wildfire of Villa Carlos Paz, not Israel. The footage was posted on X by Nahel Belgherze.
A Wall of Flames Engulfed Villa Carlos Paz
Panic-stricken residents of the idyllic resort city of Villa Carlos Paz, located in Argentina's central Cordoba province, were forced to flee their homes as a ferocious wildfire engulfed the surrounding hills, casting a menacing wall of flames over the cityscape.
The inferno, fueled by strong winds and the region's dry conditions, raged out of control, prompting the deployment of nearly 1,000 firefighters who valiantly battled the blaze to protect homes and lives.
Footage captured from the scene revealed the terrifying spectacle of massive flames licking at the edges of populated areas, sending plumes of acrid smoke into the sky and casting a pall of fear and anxiety over the city's inhabitants.
Al-Quds Hospital in Gaza City Faces Fuel Shortage, Scaling Back Operations
The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) announced on Wednesday that the Al-Quds Hospital in Gaza City is being forced to reduce its operations due to a severe fuel shortage. In a statement, the PRCS highlighted the hospital's struggle to maintain essential services in the coming days.
According to the PRCS, the hospital's fuel supply was rapidly depleting, with the expectation of running out completely today. Consequently, the hospital had to switch off its main generator and rely on a smaller backup generator for limited power.
To cope with the fuel crisis, the hospital made the difficult decision to close its surgical ward, MRI and medical imaging ward, and oxygen generation plant. In an effort to conserve electricity, each building within the hospital is now receiving only two hours of power daily, starting from 5 p.m. local time. This measure ensures that the 14,000 displaced individuals seeking refuge at the hospital have access to the minimum electricity required for their basic needs.
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