Locals in Los Angeles have offered an explanation for the disturbing messages found written on the ground that sent the internet into a conspiracy spiral

A set of coordinates are circulating social media and, as of Jan. 27, plugging them into Google Maps revealed a concerning image: an aerial view of the word "help" written more than a dozen times on Los Angeles property belonging to Union Pacific Railroad.

The mystery behind viral satellite images showing the word "HELP" in an empty downtown Los Angeles lot has been solved. The words have been appearing for more than a year.

Mysterious ‘HELP’ and ‘TRÁFFICO’ signs that are visible on Google Earth are causing concern in downtown Los Angeles. Satellite imagery shows the lettering constructed from old pipes and wood chunks near rows of shipping containers.

Mysterious messages like ‘Help’ and ‘Traffico’ spotted on Google Maps near a Los Angeles shipping yard have sparked fears of human trafficking and left residents searching for answers amidst the wildfire devastation.

After months of drought, Los Angeles is experiencing significant rainfall, which helps combat wildfires but raises concerns about landslides

Local hotels and city officials are working with Airbnb.org and Google to offer displaced evacuees free or discounted accommodations.

The Los Angeles area spotted on Google Maps is next to a shipping yard. Members of an adventure group who explored the area were chased away by ferocious dogs.

Large HELP and TRAFICO signs near Cesar Chavez Ave in LA stir fears of trafficking or protests over displacement.

A patch of undeveloped land in downtown Los Angeles is going viral on social media for some distressing messages seen from above. The lot, located just east of the L.A. River at the intersection of East Cesar Chavez Avenue and North Mission Road,

Singer Keith Urban has returned to Australia to receive one of country music’s highest honours. The emotional moment was one of many at the 53rd Golden Guitar awards in Tamworth. Large 'HELP' and 'TRAFICO' signs spotted in LA have stirred fears over human trafficking.