Quebec plane in Los Angeles in January 2025
A Quebec water bomber fighting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles was grounded on Thursday after it collided with a drone flying in restricted airspace, officials said.CBC NewsTwo Quebec planes, operated by the firefighting agency SOPFEU, have been involved in fighting the fires since Tuesday. A Quebec water bomber fighting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles was grounded on Thursday after it collided with a drone flying in restricted airspace, officials said.
SuperScooper grounded after drone strike pic.twitter.com/a7ApxeNHm1The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating, noting that it had not authorized anyone unaffiliated with firefighting operations to fly drones in the area.
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