A firefighting aircraft battling the deadly Palisades Fire was struck by a drone, forcing the crucial plane out of action with a damaged wing, officials said.

Los Angeles police arrested three people following drone incidents in wildfire areas as first responders battle infernos raging in Southern California.

The aircraft landed safely and the incident is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), officials said.

Fire officials in Southern California have informed the FAA that a firefighting aircraft struck a drone as it was flying over the Palisades Fire near the Los Angeles County coast.

During a news conference Thursday, Los Angeles County District Attorney ... FAA by calling 866-TELL-FAA or by their FAA Hotline Webform. Take a look at the latest stories and videos on the devastating Southern California wildfires here.

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A firefighting 'Super Scooper' airplane on loan from Canada has been grounded for three days after a civilian drone flew into its wing, authorities say.

A drone has struck a firefighting aircraft battling the blazes ravaging Los Angeles County, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to launch an investigation into the incident

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Los Angeles fire officials are warning local residents that the threat of devastating and destructive wildfires is not over this week, as tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes.

Wednesday, 12:25 p.m. PST The Hughes Fire grew to 3,407 acres, according to Cal Fire, with evacuation orders extending to the community of Castaic and evacuation warnings stretching to the northernmost parts of Santa Clarita, which had an estimated population of 224,028 in 2023.