How AI is helping detect wildfires in Washington

High-tech fire lookouts are now helping spot wildfires in Washington. This fire season, the state has deployed cameras geared up with artificial intelligence. So far, officials said they are working – helping to put out several fires, including the Crater Creek Fire in northeastern Washington.

The Washington Department of Natural Resources has set up 11 stations, consisting of two 360-degree view, ultra-high definition cameras. The cameras, developed by San Francisco-based Pano AI, detect smoke and fire starts within a 15-mile radius.