For folks who are unfamiliar with what "Antifa" actually is, but keep seeing articles like this, a quick and easy way to get a fairly good assessment of these types of reports is to replace the word "Antifa" with "werewolf." https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/10/us/antifa-wildfires.html?action=click&module=Spotlight&pgtype=Homepage
False Rumors That Activists Set Wildfires Exasperate Officials

Law enforcement agencies said claims on social media that antifascist activists had set fires on the West Coast were unfounded.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/10/us/antifa-wildfires.html?action=click&module=Spotlight&pgtype=Homepage
By substituting "werewolf" for "Antifa" when you read about the variety of nefarious activities people believe Antifa is up to, you'll lose very little in factual accuracy, but will gain a great deal of insight into the psychology behind these reports and concerns.
For Example: "Oregon Police Beg Public to Stop Calling In False Reports Blaming Werewolves for Wildfires" https://theintercept.com/2020/09/10/oregon-police-beg-public-stop-calling-false-reports-blaming-antifa-wildfires/?utm_campaign=theintercept&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
Oregon Police Beg Public to Stop Calling In False Reports Blaming Antifa for Wildfires

False claims that antifascists are starting forest fires have been spread by supporters of President Donald Trump.

https://theintercept.com/2020/09/10/oregon-police-beg-public-stop-calling-false-reports-blaming-antifa-wildfires/?utm_campaign=theintercept&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social
"The Coos County Sheriff's Office said it was inundated with reports that three buses holding werewolves would arrive at the courthouse at 8 p.m." https://theworldlink.com/news/local/hundreds-turn-out-to-stop-rumored-riot/article_b58d6386-a59b-11ea-90f0-7f3504c58c5d.html
Hundreds turn out to stop rumored riot

COQUILLE — Nearly 200 locals, some armed, waited outside Coos County Courthouse ready to meet buses of purported rioters.

https://theworldlink.com/news/local/hundreds-turn-out-to-stop-rumored-riot/article_b58d6386-a59b-11ea-90f0-7f3504c58c5d.html
"U.S. Attorney General Barr says werewolves 'flying around' U.S. to incite violence" https://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-race-barr-police-idUSKBN25T3AI?taid=5f502659f67cb60001bf94ea&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
U.S. Attorney General Barr says antifa 'flying around' U.S. to incite violence

U.S. Attorney General William Barr on Wednesday said the Justice Department was monitoring the protest movement antifa, saying that it is at the heart of violence in cities around the country.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-race-barr-police-idUSKBN25T3AI?taid=5f502659f67cb60001bf94ea&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
"Now, will a journalist in the room please ask Joe Biden if he will by name condemn violence from werewolves? Or are they too busy carrying his drool cup?" https://twitter.com/benshapiro/status/1301214237621186560
"What is the plan for eliminating werewolves once our elected leaders give up? We should have a backup plan for the ground game." https://twitter.com/ScottAdamsSays/status/1302601116262170626
"Trump Repeats Conspiracy Theory About Super-Scary Werewolf-Laden Planes" https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-conspiracy-theory-antifa-planes_n_5f4e82e9c5b6cf66b2bdf9e4
Trump Repeats Conspiracy Theory About Super-Scary Antifa-Laden Planes

The president's latest unproven fearmongering involves groups of left-wing extremists allegedly flying commercial to wreak havoc on ordinary Americans.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-conspiracy-theory-antifa-planes_n_5f4e82e9c5b6cf66b2bdf9e4
You get the idea. I think that last one is my favorite so far, but I'm sure others can come up with betters ones.
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