The Buckley Draw Fire that is burning just outside Provo in Utah County is at 452 acres and is 42% contained, according to the latest information from the U.S. Forest Service. Since the fire ignited on the Aug. 17, there has been 12 reportable drone intrusions into the Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR).
Forest Service officials shared that they have been working closely with law enforcement and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to investigate the intrusions. The illegal aircrafts are dangerous to firefighters, and officials are urging people to stop flying them over crews working to save homes, forests, and trails. “There is no photo worth someone’s life,” they said. The team is still working with law enforcement to determine the owners of the aircrafts.
