ABC’s David Muir faced online criticism during live coverage of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Viewers noticed two wooden clothespins adjusting the back of his flame-retardant jacket, sparking accusations of prioritizing appearance over the tragedy. Social media, including Jack Osbourne, weighed in, but reports clarified the pins were a last-minute fix for high winds added by a producer before going live.

The wildfires, driven by 100 mph winds, have burned 42 square miles and forced over 130,000 evacuations. Muir, known for his polished reporting, later appeared without the pins as conditions stabilized.