Oregon, California and fire trucks

No, California didn't block fire trucks from Oregon over emissions rules | Fact check
Fire officials from both states say no engines were prevented from entering California and none of the vehicles underwent any emissions testing.
Amid L.A. fires, California officials deny false claims Oregon fire trucks turned away due to emissions regulations
Crews from neighboring states are helping California fight the Los Angeles area fires, and officials say regulations are not holding them up.
No, 60 Oregon fire trucks aren’t ‘being held up in Sacramento for emissions testing’
"Out-of-state fire trucks take part in 15 minute safety & equipment inspection to ensure no issues with the vehicle," the site read. "At the time of the original post, the Oregon firefighting teams were already in the Los Angeles area battling the blazes."
The claim: California blocked 60 Oregon fire trucks from entering state over emissions
Fire officials from both states say no engines were prevented from entering California and none of the vehicles underwent any emissions testing.
Oregon state fire marshal dispels rumors of firetrucks failing emissions tests in Sacramento
The Oregon state fire marshal took to social media this week to dispel rumors circulating online about its firefighters being turned away from helping battle the wildfires in Southern California.
Oregon Fire Trucks Fighting L.A. Blazes Didn’t Require ‘Emissions Testing’
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.
No, California Didn't Turn Away Firetrucks From Oregon Because Of Emission Regulations
Everyone from Governor Gavin Newsom to fire officials in California and Oregon have been fighting online misinformation about the wildfires.
No, California Didn't Turn Away Fire Trucks From Oregon Over Smog Certification
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?
No, California is not stopping Oregon fire trucks for emissions testing, officials say
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.
No, California did not reject or delay Oregon fire trucks for emissions tests
Fire trucks traveling from Oregon and other states to help fight the California wildfires were stopped for routine 15-minute safety checks, not emissions testing.
Were LA-bound firefighters held up in Sacramento? California, Oregon fire officials respond
Reality Check is a Bee series holding officials and organizations accountable and shining a light on their decisions. Have a tip? Email [email protected]. Online claims that firefighters were held up in Sacramento for emissions testing on their way to fight the blazes in Los Angeles are false,
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