California firefighters use AI to combat growing wildfire threats
Wildfires in Southern California are growing more intense and unpredictable, pushing firefighters to embrace cutting-edge technology to stay ahead.
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🔥 CAL FIRE is battling multiple wildfires across Southern California.
Just eight days into 2025, there have been more than 55 wildfires. Here is a summary of the major fires burning in Southern California, including the #PalisadesFire and #EatonFire pic.twitter.com/JmOlMHKOIw— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) January 8, 2025
Artificial intelligence is becoming a critical tool, helping to detect fires sooner, improving firefighting strategies, and reshaping how wildfires are managed and fought. It's also becoming increasingly important in weather forecasting and natural disaster recovery.
One of the projects being utilized for wildfire detection is the ALERT California system developed by researchers at the University of California San Diego which manages thousands of cameras positioned throughout California.
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OCFA RESPONDS TO VEGETATION FIRE DETECTED EXCLUSIVELY BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – A FIRST IN AGENCY HISTORY
Irvine, CA – In December 2024, the OCFA successfully utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to detect and >>> pic.twitter.com/mgo4HGFcGv— OCFA PIO (@OCFireAuthority) January 3, 2025
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The Alert California network is monitored by at least two people who occupy shifts around the clock, Nguyen explained. The team evaluates videos once they're notified and then determines whether it's something that needs to be flagged to a local fire department.
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