re: No fly zone at 3000 feet

The media is fricking stupid. It's a Temporary Flight Restriction and they're issued all the time for various reasons, one being to keep non-participating aircraft away from disaster areas.
It's regulatory and if you bust one your gonna be hating life.

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While not an exhaustive list, a TFR may be issued for the following reasons: toxic gas leaks or spills; fumes from flammable agents which, if fanned by rotor or propeller wash, could endanger persons or property on the surface or in other aircraft; volcanic eruptions that could endanger airborne aircraft and occupants; hijacking incidents that may endanger persons or property on the surface, or airborne aircraft and occupants; aircraft accident/incident sites; aviation or ground resources engaged in wildfire suppression; aircraft relief activities following a disaster; aerial demonstrations or major sporting events; or reasons of national security.

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