A firefighting plane was struck by a civilian drone during the Palisades Fire, leading to an FAA investigation.

A firefighting aircraft hit a civilian drone while battling the Palisades Fire in Southern California, forcing it to land. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating, reminding that interfering with firefighting operations is a federal crime, punishable by up to a year in prison and a $75,000 fine. The fire has burned over 19,000 acres and destroyed more than 9,000 structures.

January 10, 2025
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