Avista Adds AI-Powered Cameras to Enhance Wildfire Detection

Avista adds AI-powered cameras to enhance wildfire detection

Avista is enhancing its fire detection capabilities by adding five new AI-powered cameras to its network. These cameras are strategically placed on mountaintop towers and can detect wildfire smoke from as far as 10 miles away.

5 New AI-powered Cameras Added To Avista Utilities Fire Detection Camera Network

SPOKANE - Avista Utilities is adding 5 new AI-powered cameras to their fire detection camera network, Pano AI, in Washington.

Partnership will help detect and monitor wildfires in B.C. | Columbia Valley, Cranbrook, East Kootenay, Elk Valley, Kimberley, Ktunaxa Nation

A camera network that gives first responders information to support wildfire response, emergency management and public awareness is being expanded through a partnership between the Province of B.C. and the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus (UBCO). After a successful trial in 2024, the province is investing $200,000 to expand the camera network throughout British Columbia. Early detection of wildfire plays a crucial role in reducing …

UBCO PARTNERS WITH PROVINCE IN WILDFIRE MITIGATION WITH CAMERA NETWORK

BRITISH COLUMBIA – The Province has announced it will partner with the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus (UBCO) to expand a camera network that will give first responders information to support wildfire response, emergency management and increase public awareness. A trial run in 2024 proved enough of a success that the BC Government is investing $200,000 to expand the camera netrwork throughout the province. The 5G technology used w…