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Drone Incident Grounds Key Firefighting Plane in LA Wildfires

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Drone Incident Grounds Key Firefighting Plane in LA Wildfires

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  • One of only two Super Scooper planes combating the LA wildfires was damaged after colliding with a drone.
  • The aircraft, named Quebec 1, safely landed but incurred damage, leading to it being grounded.
  • The FAA emphasized that flying drones near wildfires is dangerous and can interfere with firefighting efforts.
  • As of early reports, almost 36,000 acres have burned in the wildfires, with potential risks heightened by grounded aircraft.
  • The FAA noted that interfering with firefighting operations can result in severe civil penalties and imprisonment.

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