FAA says drone collided with firefighting aircraft flying over Palisades Fire
The aircraft landed safely and the incident is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), officials ...
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'Dangerous and can cost lives': FAA says drone collided with aircraft fighting Palisades Fire
Los Angeles Fire Department officials said the collision occurred around 1 p.m. Thursday. The aircraft, a Super Scooper from Quebec, was able to land safely, however, it sustained wing damage and was ...
Rumors About LA Fire Department Budget Cuts Are Missing Context
The January 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles resulted in an online rumor concerning LA Mayor Karen Bass reducing funding for ...
LA fire sounded alarm on budget cuts impacting wildfire response: memo
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) chief warned a month ago that budget cuts had plunged it into "unprecedented ...
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.
Los Angeles wildfires: Firefighting plane grounded for 3 days after drone strike causes 'fist-sized hole'
A firefighting 'Super Scooper' airplane on loan from Canada has been grounded for three days after a civilian drone flew into its wing, authorities say.
Firefighting aircraft collides with drone over Palisades Fire
A firefighting aircraft was grounded after it was struck by a civilian-flown drone while over the Palisades Fire on Thursday. The collision, which involved a Canadair CL-415, happened at around 1 p.m.
Fire department funding and recruitment policy come under scrutiny as deadly Los Angeles blazes rage on
As firefighters continue to battle raging fires across Los Angeles County, a cut to the Los Angeles Fire Department 2025 ...
‘Incredibly dangerous’: More unauthorized drones fly above Palisades fire
Multiple unauthorized drones flew above the Palisades fire Friday, forcing firefighting aircraft to leave the area for safety ...
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 ...
California Wildfire Updates: Officials Warn Of Flooding, Mudslides After Hughes Fire Reaches 56% Containment
The 10,396-acre Hughes fire reached 56% containment Friday as first responders made progress controlling multiple blazes burning in Los Angeles County, which is expected to receive rain over the ...