Firefighting aircraft out of action for LA fire after it’s damaged by drone while flying
A firefighting aircraft battling the deadly Palisades Fire was struck by a drone, forcing the crucial plane out of action ...
Hughes fire live updates: More than 10,000 acres burn near Los Angeles as forecasters warn about more threats
California wildfires live updates: 30,000 evacuated as explosive Hughes fire breaks out amid strong winds near Castaic - ...
LAFD helicopter pilots describe water drops, challenges of battling Palisades fire in high winds
Quick calculations, coordination, communication and feedback were key in helping helicopter pilots hit their spots.
LA fire sounded alarm on budget cuts impacting wildfire response: memo
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) chief warned a month ago that budget cuts had plunged it into "unprecedented ...
Los Angeles wildfires: Firefighting plane grounded for 3 days after drone strike causes 'fist-sized hole'
A firefighting 'Super Scooper' airplane on loan from Canada has been grounded for three days after a civilian drone flew into ...
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The New Threat to Los Angeles Firefighters: Drones
In the aftermath the FAA promised severe punishment for anyone caught flying drones in a way that interferes with ...
Canadian ‘Super Scooper’ plane grounded after hitting civilian drone over Los Angeles wildfires
A Canadian “Super Scooper” aircraft fighting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles had to be grounded after it hit a drone flying ...
‘Incredibly dangerous’: More unauthorized drones fly above Palisades fire
Multiple unauthorized drones flew above the Palisades fire Friday, forcing firefighting aircraft to leave the area for safety ...
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Drone crash disabled a firefighting plane. Many irate with ‘shameful’ operator
A drone collided with a firefighting aircraft flying over the Palisades fire on Thursday, causing the plane to be grounded for several days of repairs and leading to an investigation into who flew ...
39 arrests made in Eaton, Palisades fire zones as Los Angeles leaders crack down on crimes against disaster victims
Arrests near wildfire zones in Los Angeles continue to increase as more National Guard members have been deployed to the ...
FBI searching for drone operator that grounded aircraft battling Pacific Palisades fire
USA TODAY on Monday reached out to the FBI Los Angeles Field Office and the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department for comment ... dozens of repeated water scoops to tackle the Palisades Fire. The FAA said ...