Washington Rolls Out AI Wildfire Detection Cameras Statewide
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Washington Department of Natural Resources installing network of AI-assisted cameras to detect wildfires early.
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21 camera stations planned with 12 installed so far using tech from T-Mobile and Pano AI.
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Cameras have 360 degree view, pinpoint fire location via AI, alerts sent after human review.
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Cameras have already aided initial attack on several fires including Crater Creek fire.
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Annual cost around $950k, funded by state legislature; first state government customer for Pano AI.
