From NVIDIA: 2025-05-08 12:00:00

Fires in Los Angeles have destroyed over 16,000 structures this year, causing estimated damages of $164 billion. The U.S. Forest Service is using controlled burns to prevent wildfires. AI technology from companies like Pano AI is aiding in early fire detection and mitigation efforts.

Pano AI’s Pano Station uses high-definition cameras and AI models to detect smoke and alert fire departments faster than traditional methods. The company’s AI technology can also be used for monitoring controlled burns to prevent them from getting out of control.

CAL FIRE is implementing AI programs to detect new fire starts early, aiding in faster response times for containment. AI technology is crucial for spotting fires in remote areas quickly, before they spread and become uncontrollable. The use of AI in fire departments is becoming increasingly important for effective mitigation efforts.



Read more at NVIDIA: Wildfire Prevention: AI Startups Support Prescribed Burns, Early Alerts