DIThe Distraction Index

#wildfires

2 events across 2 weeks

0Damage

1Hype

1Noise

8.8Avg Dmg

22.3Avg Hype

WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18

NOISE2026-07-17

Wildfire Smoke from Canada Engulfs US Cities

multi state · broad

WEEK 2Jan 5 – 11

False Reports of Immigration Sweeps Spread During LA Wildfires

Information Operationsingle state · moderate