The conservative news outlet Brietbart made inflammatory claims about the Northern California wildfires that killed at least 41 people. A recent news article claimed the Sonoma County Sheriffs had arrested a person on charges of arson related to the massive blazes. PolitiFact California Reporter Chris Nichols explains why this information is wrong and the impact on social media it created.
PolitiFact California: Debunking Claims On Wildfire Causes

A Cal Fire firefighter works on hot spots in Santa Rosa, Calif., on Oct. 12, 2017.
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