Drones may have captured some memorable images of the disaster but private users have been warned they're risking lives by flying in areas where emergency services are working. "Please keep drones grounded to ensure emergency responders can do their jobs effectively," said LA County Sheriffs on X. It comes after a water-dropping aircraft was damaged … Continue reading ‘Risk to life’ warning after drone damages firefighting plane
More than 20,000 people who evacuated the Pacific Palisades on Tuesday have watched on TV for three days as their neighbourhood has burned without respite. They have heard the statistics - more than 50% of the buildings here have been reduced to rubble. But it is not sufficient preparation for what they will see in … Continue reading ‘It’s an apocalypse’ – families return to homes reduced to ruin
Evacuation orders have been lifted for some people in the West Hills area of Los Angeles after the Kenneth Fire reached 35% containment, the county sheriffs department has said. It said the blaze had burned through 1,000 acres. The fast-moving Kenneth Fire started late yesterday afternoon in the San Fernando Valley just two miles (3.2km) … Continue reading Evacuation orders lifted after Kenneth Fire burns through 1,000 acres
Firefighting plane struck by drone while responding to blaze A firefighting plane that was working over the area of the Palisades Fire has been struck a drone, the Federal Aviation Administration has said. The aircraft landed safely and the incident is being investigated by the FAA. It is a crime to interfere with firefighting efforts … Continue reading LA fire: Drones pose serious threat to firefighters’ safety
Mysterious possible drone sightings across the East Coast have prompted calls from civilians and some politicians to shoot down the unidentified aircraft. But shooting at drones is dangerous and illegal – and may bring unintended consequences, according to federal officials and experts. The possible drone sightings, which started in November in New Jersey, have caused anxiety and … Continue reading Why experts warn against shooting a suspected drone
North Korea says it will support Russia in its war with Ukraine "until the day of victory" - after the US warned thousands of Pyongyang's troops are set to enter combat in the coming days. North Korea's foreign minister Choe Son Hui hailed Vladimir Putin's "wise leadership" ahead of talks in Moscow on Friday, and insisted that … Continue reading DPRK’s promise to Putin amid war with Ukraine
Israeli opposition leader Benny Gantz has called on Benjamin Netanyahu to strike a deal that would allow for the release of hostages, even if it comes at a "painful" price. A total of 97 hostages remain unaccounted for following the 7 October 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel. Israel's official figure for those held in … Continue reading Israeli opposition leader calls on Netanyahu to strike hostage deal – even at ‘painful’ price
Last night's drone attack on Binyamina is Israel's "first major setback" after two weeks of progress in Lebanon. The Israeli military says four people died in the strike, which hit an army base adjacent to the town, located on Israel's Mediterranean coast. The IDF has stepped up its attacks on what it says are Hezbollah … Continue reading Analysis: Binyamina attack is Israel’s first major setback after weeks of progress in Lebanon
Germany is investigating suspected drone espionage after drones were flown over several industrial sites. Yesterday prosecutors said they had opened an investigation into repeated drone flights over critical infrastructure in northern Germany which they said were suspected of spying for sabotage purposes. The German military's Territorial Command said it had complied with a police request … Continue reading Germany investigating suspected espionage after drones flown over industrial sites
The impact from an apparent Israeli strike on Iran is negligible, an academic from the University of Tehran has said. Asked about reports of an Israeli attack, Professor Mohammad Marandi said: "They haven't done anything. "There were three quadcopters near Isfahan that were downed. "There were no explosions. It's a country of 90 million people and … Continue reading Israel ‘haven’t done anything’, Iranian academic claims
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