Hobby Drones Derailed Firefighters’ Attempt to Put Out a Wildfire
Drought-stricken California has seen a wildfire rage on this week, but when planes carrying flame retardant attempted to contain the fire Wednesday, someone’s hobby drone hovering over the scene got in the way. Fearing a collision, the planes turned back, the fire got worse, and the failed mission cost some $15,000, the LA Times reported.…