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How satellites and AI cameras are detecting wildfires before they get out of control

First publishedAug 4, 22:35 UTC
Last updatedAug 4, 23:46 UTC · 9m ago
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How satellites and AI cameras are detecting wildfires before they get out of control
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This year is becoming one of the worst for U.S. wildfires in at least a decade.

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This year is becoming one of the worst for U.S. wildfires in at least a decade. There have been more fires and more acreage burned at this point in the year compared to any in the last ten. With fire seasons growing longer, early detection is critical.

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This year is becoming one of the worst for U.S. wildfires in at least a decade.
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