- Illegal drone activity disrupted air support during Elephant Fire suppression efforts, leading to potential risks for firefighters and the public.
Illegal drone activity led to a brief delay in some air support during the Elephant Fire suppression, the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office reports.
The office said witnesses observed an illegal drone operating in the area of the Elephant Fire while firefighter aircraft were actively engaged in the firefight.
An investigation also found that the drone was operating at an illegal altitude within the Temporary Flight Restriction in place due to the wildfire…