Has been controlled. On Monday, the damaged aircraft will be put back into operation. Those found guilty of using a drone while battling a fire may spend up to a year in jail.
Anyone who obstructs firefighting operations faces a punishment of up to $75,000, according to the FAA. L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said,
“The most important thing to know is that if you fly a drone at one of these brush fires, all aerial operations will be shut down.” “And we certainly don’t want to have that happen.”
The lack of preparation and collaboration to rescue lives and houses from the fire has local California officials—the majority of whom are Democrats—under heavy criticism.
Karen Bass, a Democrat from Los Angeles, came under fire for traveling to Ghana with a U.S. delegation at the same time.
