UTAH COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — The Buckley Draw Fire has had a 7th drone intrusion since it ignited on Sunday.

According to the U.S. Forest Service, this drone intrusion was the 7th in three days, raising extreme concern for crews working on the ground. Officials shared that they are working closely with law enforcement and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to investigate this intrusion of the TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction).

When individuals fly private drones in the area of a fire, firefighting crews are unable to conduct air attacks on fires.

The Forest Service officials stated that yesterday's intrusion was especially dangerous because the illegal drone flew directly in the helicopters flight path. "Our pilots are already risking their lives doing some of the most dangerous a

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