Drones Grounded in Wildfire Zones | Portland News

Oregon’s wildfire fighters are sounding the alarm: drones near active fires could ground firefighting aircraft and cost lives. Even one unauthorized drone can force planes and helicopters out of the sky, causing delays that let flames spread faster as Oregon loses over two million acres this season. While fire crews use drones with permission, personal pilots risk $75,000 fines, jail time, and revoked licenses if they fly near blazes. Authorities now track down rogue operators with advanced tech — so keep your drone grounded and let firefighters have the airspace they need to save homes and lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f11e1c4732d7d9d2