Before and after the Palisades Fire
A firefighting aircraft battling the deadly Palisades Fire was struck by a drone, forcing the crucial plane out of action with a damaged wing, officials said.
“The FAA has not authorized anyone unaffiliated with the Los Angeles firefighting operations to fly drones in the TFRs,” the agency stated.“The FAA has not authorized anyone unaffiliated with the Los Angeles firefighting operations to fly drones in the TFRs,” the agency stated.in the Los Angeles area to protect firefighting aircraft” and that “all other aircraft, including drones, are prohibited from flying in TFRs unless they receive authorization.
Deadly LA fires devastate Southern California as hurricane-force winds fuel flames, 300K residents fleeLA fire chief warned Mayor Karen Bass last month that budget cuts would impact department’s ability to fight wildfiresThe FAA said they would “treat these violations seriously,” and any drone operator caught breaking the guidelines “will immediately” be reported to law enforcement.
The Department of Medical Examiner received notification of 10 fire-related deaths as of 9 p.m. on Jan. 9, the office said.
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