Drones Threaten Wildfire Response | San Jose News

A drone buzzing over a wildfire in Sorrento Valley forced firefighting planes to ground for 30 minutes, letting flames spread and endangering homes—despite clear rules that require drones to land immediately. This isn’t an isolated incident; sightings are rising, with footage shared online and even a LA police chopper hit by a drone. Flying over wildfires is a federal crime with stiff fines and jail time, plus state and local laws against interfering with first responders. Authorities are ramping up awareness campaigns and exploring tech to detect and disable drones, fighting to keep skies clear for life-saving operations. 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/72c6994c5574513c