Although fake, AI-generated images depicting the historic landmark ablaze have circulated online, the historic Hollywood sign has not been damaged in the California wildfires.

The Pacific Palisades fires have destroyed numerous homes and buildings as they continue to spread. But did the wildfire reach the Hollywood Sign? Keep reading to find out the truth.

An expert on generative AI says the image is a fabrication. The chair of the group that maintains the sign says it was not affected by the fires.

As the Los Angeles fires continue to blaze through large parts of the California coast, burning iconic landmarks, beloved businesses and even famous filming locations to the ground, viral videos and photos on social media have left many wondering: Is the Hollywood sign on fire?

The Hollywood Hills blazed uncontrollably on Thursday morning as the worst wildfires in the history of Los Angeles raged across the city and deep into the storied heartland of the American film industry.