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Public Drone Use is Prohibited in Fire Area 09-22-2024
2024 - West Fire - TNF, 2024 - Preacher Fire - TNF
Publication Type: Announcement - 09/22/2024 - 06:15
Unauthorized drones are not allowed to fly over fire areas
Unauthorized civilian hobby drones have been spotted flying over the West Fire within the restricted airspace. This is extremely dangerous to the lives of pilots and firefighters on the ground. It also jeopardizes efforts to protect private property. Please do not fly drones around wildfires.
Individuals who fly UAS without authorization over wildfires may be violating federal, state, and/or local laws, regulations, and ordinances, whether a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place or not. All unauthorized UAS flights over wildfires on National Forest System lands will be reported to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and law enforcement agencies.
Individuals who have been determined to have endangered manned aircraft or people on the ground with a UAS and/or interfered with wildfire suppression may be subject to civil penalties, including fines of up to $25,000, and potentially criminal prosecution.
Please report anyone flying drones around the fire area to law enforcement.