"Flying a drone near a wildfire is dangerous and can cost lives," the FAA said, emphasizing the significant risk posed by personal drones during firefighting operations.
LA County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone confirmed the incident, stating, "We hit a drone this afternoon - the first one. It put a hole in the wing; it's grounded now."
The FAA warned that it's a federal crime to interfere with firefighting efforts on public lands, which carries severe penalties, including prison time and hefty fines.
Due to the drone incident, the FAA issued NOTAM flight operating restrictions over large areas of the fires to ensure the safety of firefighting aircraft.
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