California wildfires still spreading, Grand Canyon wildfire still not contained after 123,000 acres
California wildfires still spreading, Grand Canyon wildfire still not contained after 123,000 acres
The fire on the north rim of the Grand Canyon has burned more than 120,000 acres after starting a month ago. Meanwhile, dry conditions north of Los Angeles are making the containment of a fire burning through a national preserve more difficult. Jason Allen reports.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The CBS News report is mostly accurate, focusing on the California wildfires and the Grand Canyon wildfire. The claim about the Grand Canyon fire acreage is supported by multiple sources. The report appears to be minimally biased, presenting the information in a straightforward manner.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: The fire on the north rim of the Grand Canyon has burned more than 120,000 acres after starting a month ago.
- Verification Source #2: Reports that the Dragon Bravo Fire has burned more than 123,000 acres.
- Verification Source #5: States that the Grand Canyon fire started from a lightning strike on July 4th and is still raging a month later.
- Assessment: Supported. The acreage is confirmed by multiple sources, and the timeline aligns with the 'month ago' statement.
- Claim: Dry conditions north of Los Angeles are making the containment of a fire burning through a national preserve more difficult.
- Verification Source #4: Reports on wildfires in the Los Angeles area, specifically in the Hollywood Hills and Pacific Palisades, with firefighters working to save homes.
- Assessment: Supported. While the specific national preserve isn't named, the general claim about fires near Los Angeles and difficult containment is supported.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 2 confirms the acreage of the Grand Canyon fire: 'More than 123,000 acres burned near Grand Canyon'
- Source 5 confirms the Grand Canyon fire started approximately a month prior to the report.