Posted 9/18/2023, 1:00:00 PM

Washington Rolls Out AI Wildfire Detection Cameras Statewide

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

seattletimes.com

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