SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (KABC) -- While attempting to battle the Sand Fire that has burned more than 20,000 acres and destroyed more than a dozen homes, firefighters have had to battle an outside element: drones.
The U.S. Forest Service said drones have been interfering with firefighting efforts against the blaze in Santa Clarita.
[Ads /]
Officials can be forced to call off water drops used to combat wildfires because of unmanned aircraft spotted nearby.
MORE: Sand Fire scorches more than 20,000 acres, destroys more than a dozen homes
In recent years, fire officials launched a campaign with the saying, "If you fly, we can't."
[Ads /]
Authorities warned that anyone interfering with firefighting operations could face criminal charges.
KABC
Authorities said drones have interfered with aircraft trying to battle the massive Sand Fire in Santa Clarita.