Fire officials from both states say no engines were prevented from entering California and none of the vehicles underwent any emissions testing.

California’s firefighting agency did not reject firetrucks sent from Oregon to help with the Los Angeles fires, contrary to online posts saying the vehicles were not deployed because they didn’t meet California’s strict emissions standards.

The Oregon state fire marshal on Sunday rejected misinformation saying firefighters were turned away in LA because of emissions testing for equipment.

KATU News has been made aware of a post on a social media site claiming that the 60 fire engines from Oregon would not be allowed in California.

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.