A firefighting aircraft was grounded after it was struck by a civilian-flown drone while over the Palisades Fire on Thursday. The collision, which involved a Canadair CL-415, happened at around 1 p.m.

A civilian drone was flying illegally over the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles when it collided with a firefighting aircraft, causing damage and grounding the plane.

A firefighting aircraft responding to ongoing Southern California wildfires was grounded after it was struck and damaged by a civilian drone.

The Palisades Fire just north of Santa Monica is currently at over 20,400 acres with 8% containment, the Eaton Fire near Pasadena is at over 13,900 acres with 3% containment, the Hurst Fire in the San Fernando Valley is at 771 acres at 37% containment, and the new Kenneth Fire in Woodland Hills is at 1,000 acres with 35% containment.

Several viral videos and images appeared to be taken with drones in conflict with a temporary flight restriction issued by the Federal Aviation Administration to protect firefighting aircraft.

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

In California, the battle with destructive wildfires continues. Amphibious aircraft, helicopters, and specialized planes are assisting by dropping water and flame retardants on the burning areas. Among them are machines like CH-47 Chinook helicopters,