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BOATING ADVISORY: If you're enjoying Shasta Lake near the Green Fire area, please be aware that helicopters are actively using the lake to scoop and refill water. We currently have twelve helicopters, including six large Type 1 helicopters, such as Sikorsky and Chinook models assigned to the fire. These powerful aircraft create intense rotor wash that can swamp smaller boats or even down nearby trees. For your safety and the safety of our pilots, please steer clear of areas where helicopters are operating. If a helicopter approaches, stop your boat and remain stationary to allow them to complete their mission safely. Our pilots ask that boaters stay at least the length of a football field (100 yards) away from any approaching aircraft. When helicopters are forced to delay or abort water drops due to nearby boats, it directly impacts our ability to support the firefighters working hard on the ground. Your cooperation helps keep everyone safe and allows us to do our job more effectively. Thank you for your awareness and support.
NO DRONE ZONE: Drones pose a serious risk to firefighting and can cause air operations to cease. When drones interfere with firefighting efforts, a wildfire has the potential to grow larger and cause more damage. A FAA Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in effect and any private aircraft or drone that violates the TFR could face serious criminal charges. For more information on drones the public can visit the FAA's website at www.KnowBeforeYouFly.org "If you fly, we can't!"