This week, a video supposedly showing the CN Tower on fire went viral on Facebook.

The video's creator is known for producing similar videos made with the help of artificial intelligence.

The CN Tower confirmed no fire occurred at the Toronto landmark.

THE CLAIM

A video supposedly showing the CN Tower in flames went viral on Facebook Monday, receiving around 12 million views by the time of publication.

The video, posted as a Facebook reel, shows people filming the tower from a distance as smoke pours from the upper portion that contains the restaurant and observation decks. Another clip shows the tower in flames as people observe from the street and a spectator says, "Oh my God!" The video then switches to an aerial view of the burning tower, apparently in ruins.

The video was shared

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