On Today’s Show:
Colorado has purchased a strike team of wildfire drones from Seneca for wildfire suppression. The large suppression drones can deliver 50 gallons of foam, for a total of 250 gallons per strike team.
They are looking at creating permanent wildfire drone bases across the state.
Ring doorbell cameras have launched a program that feeds your home camera footage into AI to detect wildfires. “Fire Watch.”
California cities have begun Zone Zero rules for home hardening. Residents who do not comply with the 5-foot rule could face fines as early as this June.
The Western Governors Association releases a statement on snowpack deficits, saying it will use cloud seeding to address them. Nine states have active programs, with Utah’s Program now the largest in the world.
Arizona fire agencies sign on to pilot program to use OroraTech’s wildfire satellite detection system and fire progression algorithm.
British Columbia boosts wildfire budgets and workforce.
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