BC Wildfire Service warns AI photos spread misinformation and uncertainty

The Drought Hill wildfire burns just north of Peachland, B.C. in this Wednesday, July 30, 2025 handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — B.C. Wildfire Service (Mandatory Credit)

VANCOUVER - The BC Wildfire Service is warning about AI-generated images spreading misinformation and uncertainty during fire season, citing fake images being shared on social media that seemingly depict recent blazes.

The service shared two images it says were generated with artificial intelligence, showing dramatic scenes of aircraft fighting fires.

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