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Hawaii to deploy upgraded wildfire sensors after Maui fires

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green said his state is the first in the nation to deploy a new type of wildfire sensor that includes solar power.

Mar 11, 2024 By Sophia Fox-Sowell

wildfire in Washington state — A makeshift fire truck puts water on a wildfire, which is part of the Okanogan Complex, as it burns through brush on August 22, 2015 near Omak, Washington. (Stephen Brashear / Getty Images)

Washington state pilots AI-powered wildfire detection system

A wildfire detection pilot program powered by artificial intelligence is helping Washington state respond more quickly to fires.

Sep 7, 2023 By Keely Quinlan

Photograph of a forest of trees on fire with orange smoke and active blazes. — A photograph of a wildfire in Eagle Creek, Oregon, taken on September 3 2017. (Dave Alan / Getty Images)

Oregon to redraw wildfire hazard map after outcry

Oregon's forestry officials will begin work on a new wildfire risk map after the first map caused some homeowners' insurance rates to spike.

Jul 12, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie

California Gov. Gavin Newsom meets with CalFire officials. (Gov. Gavin Newsom)

California’s fire agency opens emerging tech office ahead of wildfire season

The Office of Wildfire Technology Research and Development was created as a dedicated body to investigate new tools for emergency response.

Jul 3, 2023 By Colin Wood

Priorities Podcast

Why Colorado might use AI to detect wildfires

On the Priorities podcast, Colorado State Sen. Cleave Simpson explains a bill to use artificial intelligence to detect wildfires.

Feb 23, 2023 By StateScoop Staff

An Arvada firefighter walks back to the firetruck as a fast moving wildfire swept through the area in the Centennial Heights neighborhood of Louisville, Colorado on Dec. 30, 2021. (Marc Piscotty / Getty Images)

Colorado considers using AI to spot wildfire smoke

State lawmakers are advancing plans to launch a $2 million pilot program that would use artificial intelligence to detect wildfires.

Jan 27, 2023 By Lindsay McKenzie

Murder hornet tracking, wildfire response get GIS boost

GIS officials in Washington and Oregon say recent events — including the appearance of Asian giant hornets — have raised their profiles in state government.

Sep 9, 2021 By Colin Wood

A helicopter drops fire retardant on the then-16,000-acre French Fire in central California on Aug. 24. (David McNew / Getty Images)

For wildfire tech, one California city is turning to Silicon Valley

As another devastating fire season rips across the state, city officials want to develop more advanced, early-warning technologies.

Sep 3, 2021 By Ryan Johnston

The Marquam Bridge over the Willamette River in downtown Portland, obscured by smoke during the Oregon wildfires (Getty Images)

Government needs better air-quality messaging, not more data, says Portland official

Portland Smart City Coordinator Christine Kendrick said what's needed most now isn't more sensors or data, but "action" from local authorities.

Sep 29, 2020 By Ryan Johnston

As California burns, buggy alerting software ails emergency offices

Emergency management officials in two counties have reported software errors hampering their ability to warn the public of deadly fires.

Aug 25, 2020 By Colin Wood