The FAA warned that flying drones can disrupt firefighting efforts and endanger lives, emphasizing the ongoing threat drones pose to emergency responders during wildfires.
Chris Thomas, a Cal Fire spokesman, indicated that the collision damaged a wing of the firefighting aircraft, rendering it unusable and highlighting the risks posed by drones.
The FAA has imposed temporary flight restrictions in the Los Angeles area to ensure that firefighting operations can proceed safely and effectively amid the ongoing fires.
Despite rigorous restrictions, many drone videos of the Southern California fires have surfaced on social media, raising concerns about unauthorized drone use during critical operations.
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