Oregon has sent hundreds of firefighters, 75 fire engines and other equipment to help battle the blazes in Southern California. But social media posts falsely claim Oregon's firefighting vehicles were "being held in Sacramento for emissions testing.

Dozens of fire-fighting vehicles from Oregon were turned away from helping to fight L.A. wildfires in January 2025 because they didn't meet California’s smog-certification standards. Rating: False (About this rating?

After Oregon sent 300 firefighters and 75 engines to help fight the LA fires this week, rumors began circulating that equipment and crews had been stopped for emissions testing.

Online claims that firefighters were held up in Sacramento for emissions testing on their way to fight the blazes in Los Angeles are false, according to Oregon and California officials. The rumors have spread across social media in recent days, filling up X timelines and Facebook comment sections.

Officials in California and the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s office have rebutted claims that a lack of "smog certification" or needing "emissions testing" kept Oregon fire trucks from aiding with the Los Angeles fire response.

California’s call for help meant a quick mobilization for the Oregon Department of Forestry’s strike teams. Within 24 hours, six teams were en route to help tackle the blazes, and they’re making an impact according to an ODF representative on the ground in LA County.