Drones grounded water bombers fighting Flin Flon wildfire

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Water bombers fighting a wildfire near Flin Flon were grounded yesterday due to drone interference, hindering firefighting efforts and potentially endangering residents. The drone activity, occurring in Saskatchewan airspace near the Manitoba border, forced the grounding of aircraft, impacting efforts to contain the blaze and protect the community, which is facing potential evacuation. Officials expressed disappointment at the interference. Drone operators face fines up to $15,000 for violating airspace restrictions near wildfires, as outlined by federal regulations and the Manitoba RCMP. Similar incidents have occurred previously, highlighting the ongoing issue.


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