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An image of a raging wildfire that appears to be on the shores of Harrison Lake is not real, but a product of artificial intelligence.

The B.C. Wildfire Service recently took to social media to debunk AI-generated photos circulating of wildfires throughout B.C., one of which closely resembling the Bear Creek area, where a 224-hectare wildfire currently burns.

"Whether well-intentioned or intentionally misleading, misinformation is the last thing any of us need during emergencies," the BCWS stated in a social media post. "In the photos below, you can see images generated with artificial intelligence that were shared by other accounts and seemingly show recent wildfires. However, they do not accurately represent the terrain, fire size or fire behaviour in

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