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Misinformation about Oregon fire trucks being denied entry into California to fight wildfires has been debunked by The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Social media claims suggested that 60 fire engines were turned away due to emissions regulations. However, Cal Fire clarified on Instagram that no vehicles were refused service or denied entry.
Out-of-state firefighting resources, including heavy-duty vehicles, undergo routine inspections and maintenance to ensure safety and operational readiness before deployment. These checks focus on essential repairs, not emissions or SMOG testing, as stated by Cal Fire. They wrote:
"As firefighting resources arrive from out of state to support the ongoing firefight, safety remains our top priority. Recognizing that these heavy-duty vehicles endure extensive travel, sometimes arriving with worn or out-of-specification components, we are committed to ensuring their safety before deployment to the front lines."
They emphasized that all vehicles were serviced promptly, with most repairs completed the same day, and any delayed repairs finalized by the next day. With a video of them making repairs to trucks, Cal Fire officials stated:
"No vehicles from out of state have been turned around or refused service at Davis Mobile Equipment and all out-of-state vehicles have been serviced and are heading to or have arrived in Southern California. No emissions or SMOG testing was performed. All repairs were completed the same day with the exception of a couple because of parts but turn around was early next day."
In a now-deleted post, the Oregon State Fire Marshal directly replied to the post on X spreading misinformation, stating:
"We sent 75 fire engines. Your statement about our teams not being allowed into California is false. Our teams arrived yesterday and are working around the clock to help our neighbors."
Updates after the fake Oregan fire trucks story
Since addressing the fake nature of accusations levied against them, as reported by Fox12 News, on Saturday, the Oregon State Fire Marshal confirmed the deployment of 70 more firefighters and 30 water tenders from counties including Clackamas, Columbia, Coos, Curry, Douglas, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Morrow, Multnomah, and Umatilla to assist with the ongoing firefighting efforts in Los Angeles.
In a post on X, OSFM wrote:
"We are mobilizing six additional strike teams to California. These teams are made up of 30 water tenders and 70 firefighters. They join 15 Oregon strike teams working to protect homes and critical infrastructure."
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According to the OFM, these crews are scheduled to depart on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. Upon arrival, they will undergo standard safety inspections to prioritize responder well-being before receiving assignments from Cal Fire.
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