July 27, 2014 at 11:37 AM
Eldorado County Sheriff's Office has made contact with the drone operator. The drone is not at the incident and will not return, per Camino air base.
July 27, 2014 at 11:05 AM
Report of the drone came in through Sand Operations and also by a private citizen. This is now a confirmed safety hazard. Air attack states they may have to cease all air operations until the hazard is identified.
July 27, 2014 at 11:03 AM
FAA TEMPORARY FLIGHT RESTRICTION
Location : 11 MILES SOUTH OF PLACERVILLE, California near HANGTOWN VOR/DME (HNW)
Beginning Date and Time : July 26, 2014 at 1930 UTC
Ending Date and Time : October 01, 2014 at 1130 UTC
Reason for NOTAM : TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING
Other Information
Radius: 5 nautical miles
Altitude: From the surface up to and including 7000 feet MSL
No pilots may operate an aircraft in the areas covered by this NOTAM (except as described).
ONLY RELIEF AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS UNDER DIRECTION OF CALFIRE AMADOR ELDORADO UNIT ARE AUTHORIZED IN THE AIRSPACE
July 27, 2014 at 10:45 AM
Better location for the drone: over Sand Ridge Road.
July 27, 2014 at 10:43 AM
Report by Camino dispatch of a drone (unmanned aerial vehicle) flying over the fire. They are trying to pinpoint the exact location. A temporary flight restriction (TFR) is in place over the fire.