Timber Fire Drone Search Underway After Flight Restriction Violation Grounded Firefighting

Timber Fire drone search underway after flight restriction violation grounded firefighting

A recreational drone grounded Timber Fire air support for more than half an hour as firefighters worked one of the hottest days of the blaze.

Unauthorized drone disrupts Timber Fire firefighting efforts in Big Sur.

An unauthorized drone flying near the Timber Fire in Big Sur disrupted firefighting efforts Thursday, Sept. 9, a violation that could face up to $20,000 in federal civil penalties.

Unauthorized drone interferes with firefighting aircraft in Big Sur

Authorities are investigating after an unauthorized drone interfered with firefighting aircraft in Big Sur earlier this week. After the drone was detected on Wednesday, the firefighting aircraft was temporarily grounded, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. “Even a small drone can pose a serious collision hazard to helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft operating at low […]