Public Reminded Not to Operate Drones Near Forest Fires

The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture is reminding the public not to use drones near forest fires. The presence of drones near active fire zones poses a significant safety risk to firefighting efforts, particularly to the operations of waterbombers and other aerial firefighting equipment.

Unauthorized drone activity can interfere with these operations, potentially causing delays in firefighting efforts and putting the lives of firefighters and pilots at risk.

Unauthorized drone use can result in fines and legal action.