A video shared on Instagram purports to show firefighters saving various animals from the recent fires in California. Verdict: False The video, which was originally shared on Instagram on Jan. 11, has been generated with artificial intelligence (AI).

Meta is offering deals to creators to promote Instagram on other short-form video apps, including TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube, CNBC has learned.

Firefighters are making progress on the California wildfires. While they are busy having the state's back, a Spokane company is taking care of them. "JK Boots," based in Spokane, makes high-quality work boots including for wildland firefighters.