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Drones Near Wildfires Face Severe Penalties | Reno News
Drones flying near wildfires like the Hawk Fire are putting lives at risk and disrupting critical firefighting efforts — and now law enforcement is cracking down hard. With fines up to $75,000, equipment seizures, and even a year in federal prison on the table, ignoring FAA-imposed no-fly zones is no longer an option. Recent sightings — including one over already-burned neighborhoods — highlight the danger. Near-misses with firefighting aircraft have already occurred, forcing emergency air operations to halt. Authorities are using tech to track down violators and urge the public to report…
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