Quebec 1 was struck by a civilian drone that was not assigned to the Palisades fire.

Today, January 9, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m., while flying in the PalisadesFire area, SuperScooper Quebec 1 was struck by a civilian drone that was not assigned to the Palisades fire. Quebec 1 sustained wing damage and remains grounded and out of service. There were no reported injuries. The incident is under investigation by the FAA. We would like to remind everyone that flying a drone in the midst of firefighting efforts is a federal crime and punishable by up to 12 months in prison or a fine of up to $75,000.

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