High winds do more than spread fires — they keep firefighting aircraft on the ground
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Firefighting aircraft out of action for LA fire after it’s damaged by drone while flying
A firefighting aircraft battling the deadly Palisades Fire was struck by a drone, forcing the crucial plane out of action with a damaged wing, officials said.
'Super Scooper' firefighting aircraft returns to work after being struck by drone
The “Super Scooper” plane was hit while flying over the Palisades Fire. It has been repaired.
Piloting Super Scoopers: What It Takes to Pilot Firefighting Aircraft
Reduced visibility from thick smoke, coupled with turbulence created by the fire's heat, can create perilous flying conditions.
Firefighting aircraft grounded after striking a drone over the Palisades Fire
A civilian drone was flying illegally over the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles when it collided with a firefighting aircraft, causing damage and grounding the plane.
Firefighting aircraft damaged after collision with drone over Los Angeles’ Palisades Fire
The Federal Aviation Administration reports a firefighting aircraft was struck by a drone while operating over the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles on Thursday. No injuries were reported in connection to the incident,
Drone strikes firefighting aircraft over Palisades Fire
Fire officials in Southern California have informed the FAA that a firefighting aircraft struck a drone as it was flying over the Palisades Fire near the Los Angeles County coast.
L.A. firefighting aircraft making its return after drone collision
During a press conference Tuesday morning, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone announced that a vital piece of the department’s firefighting effort will be back in action.
Firefighting plane grounded after drone strike will be back in the air soon, officials said
A Canadian firefighting plane that was grounded after it struck a drone has been repaired and may be back in the skies on Tuesday, California fire officials said.
Fact Check: Temporary grounding of LA firefighting aircraft due to wind, not Biden visit
Aircraft fighting the Los Angeles wildfires were temporarily grounded Tuesday night into Wednesday morning due to high winds, ...
No, Biden administration didn't block firefighting aircraft during LA visit | Fact check
Firefighting aircraft could continue operating in restricted airspace as long as they coordinated with air traffic control, ...
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FAA: Firefighting aircraft damaged by drone over Palisades Fire
“Fire officials informed the FAA that a firefighting aircraft struck a drone while it was operating over the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles on Thursday, Jan. 9,” the agency said in a statement.
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Los Angeles wildfires: Firefighting plane grounded for 3 days after drone strike causes 'fist-sized hole'
Federal authorities and California police are investigating after someone flew a drone into the wing of a firefighting aircraft as it carried water to battle the raging wildfires across Los ...
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‘Incredibly dangerous’: More unauthorized drones fly above Palisades fire
Multiple unauthorized drones flew above the Palisades fire Friday afternoon, forcing firefighting aircraft to leave the area for safety and angering those working on the front lines, authorities ...
Here’s What 9,000 Pounds Of Aerial Firefighting Liquid Does To A Car
Firefighting aircraft drop hundreds of gallons of fire retardant with each pass, but what would happen to a car caught up in ...