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.
New fast-moving fire emerges as death toll from raging LA wildfires climbs to 10: Updates
Meanwhile, firefighters battled multiple wildfires Thursday that ravaged communities across Los Angeles, destroying more than ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Firefighting aircraft out of action for LA fire after it’s damaged by drone while flying
Los Angeles Times via Getty Images However ... Restrictions] TFRs,” the agency stated. L.A. County Fire Department “The FAA treats these violations seriously and immediately considers swift ...
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FAA says drone collided with firefighting aircraft flying over Palisades Fire
A firefighting aircraft was grounded on Thursday after it was struck by a drone while flying over the Palisades Fire ... "The FAA has not authorized anyone unaffiliated with the Los Angeles ...
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Drone strikes firefighting aircraft over Palisades Fire
(LAFD) The Los Angeles Fire Department released a statement regarding ... crime punishable by up to 12 months in prison. "The FAA treats these violations seriously and immediately considers ...
Los Angeles wildfires: California police arrest multiple drone pilots as firefighters battle infernos
Los Angeles police arrested three people following drone incidents in wildfire areas as first responders battle infernos raging in Southern California.
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 ...
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FAA says drone collided with firefighting aircraft flying over Palisades Fire
A firefighting aircraft was grounded on Thursday after it was struck by a drone while flying over the Palisades Fire ... Federal Aviation Administration said. The incident occurred on the third day of ...
California Wildfire Updates: Palisades, Eaton Fires Over 95% Contained
Jan. 22, 10:30 a.m. PST Cal Fire data marked the Palisades Fire at 68% containment and the Eaton Fire at 91% containment, ...
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Los Angeles wildfires: California police arrest multiple drone pilots as firefighters battle infernos
Cal Fire told Fox News Digital that the department is unable ... violating FAA restrictions. "The FAA has not authorized anyone unaffiliated with the Los Angeles firefighting operations to fly ...