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An important message from Police – please don’t use drones near the Port Hills as fire crews work to battle the fires burning.
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Police are concerned that people have been using drones in the area to photograph the blazes.
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While we understand the appeal here, it is important people stop doing this, as it poses a major safety risk to helicopters.
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There are a number of aircraft flying in the area as they try to put out the blaze and for that reason the Civil Aviation Authority has enforced a restricted airspace. (Please see attached image for a map of the zone)
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In essence this means members of the public are not allowed to operate a drone in this area. The restriction is in place until 1pm, Friday 17 February but may be extended if necessary.
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We ask that people take this advice seriously as people caught using drones in this area can face charges.
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NOTE FOR MEDIA: There is nothing to suggest that a drone was involved in yesterday's fatal helicopter crash.
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ENDS
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Issued by Police Media Centre.