Recreational Drones Hindered Air Drops on Freeway Wildfire

California's Interstate 15 was looking a little "post-apocalyptic" today in the aftermath of a wildfire that swept across the road yesterday and left burnt-out cars in its wake, notes Gizmodo. Nobody was hurt, fortunately, but those drivers will be thrilled to learn that firefighters were once again stymied by recreational drones—for the third time in recent weeks, reports the Los Angeles Times. (Here's one of those times.)

At least five such drones were initially spotted overhead, reports NBC Los Angeles. Five planes that planned air drops on the fire had to turn back after jettisoning their loads elsewhere in order to land safely, says the US Forest Service. San Bernardino fire officials tweeted about it, using the Forest Service's "If you fly, we can't" flyer as a plea. (More drones stories.)