PHOENIX—A new interagency dispatch center is boosting Arizona’s wildfire response with artificial intelligence-powered cameras that officials say can detect fires earlier and speed emergency crews to the scene.
On March 27, Gov. Katie Hobbs unveiled the new camera technology aimed at strengthening wildfire prevention ahead of peak season.
Arizona’s wildfire season typically runs from mid-March through early September.
“Every minute and every second counts when a wildfire breaks out,” said Hobbs in a statement.
“We are leveraging emerging technologies and staying ahead of the curve to keep people safe and mitigate the threat of wildfires, while making it easier for our first responders to do their jobs.”…