The Canadair CL-14 Super Scooper, capable of dropping 1,600 gallons of water and refilling in five minutes, is grounded after colliding with a drone at the Palisades fire. Spokesperson Christopher Thomas emphasized the urgency, stating this incident requires grounding all firefighting aircraft for 15 to 30 minutes, significantly hindering efforts to control the fire. The ongoing Palisades fire has demolished over 5,300 structures, highlighting how critical these aerial operations are in combating such disasters.
Christopher Thomas, a representative of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, expressed frustration over the drone incident, warning that a drone could potentially kill pilots and crash aircraft. He pointed out that flying drones around wildfires is not only dangerous but also leads to chaos in aerial firefighting operations. The situation underlines the necessity for the public to recognize the risks involved when unknowingly disrupting emergency missions essential for protecting lives and property.
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