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However, once the passengers were on board, a ground crew member advised the departing helicopter pilot that the airspace was clear.

Footage published by Australian outlet 7News showed the suspect being restrained by a passenger, while a member of ground crew and a pilot removed a utility belt containing tools that the suspect was carrying.

Even with more than 10,000 firefighters battling the flames, ground crews in L.A. have said they were overwhelmed, and planes that spray fire retardant were often hamstrung by the winds.

Although the air attack proved critical, Willis said it only works in coordination with ground crews.

As well as cast and ground crew, a helicopter was also used - seemingly recording aerial footage of the actors below.