evidence: Five-year-old images are being shared in social media posts as proof that the government is using "direct energy weapons," such as lasers, to intentionally start the deadly fires that have recently ravaged Hawaii. "Pay attention!!!!!!! Not wildfires," read sticker text on a video shared Aug. 11 on Instagram. The video narrator said the Hawaii fires were caused by a "direct energy weapon assault." [...] We rate the claim that photos prove the Hawaii fires were caused by a "direct energy weapon assault on the people" False.