The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Pano AI have installed 21 cameras across the state to help with early wildfire detection. These cameras are now accessible for public viewing.
โWhen Pano AI approached us with a new publicly accessible camera feed feature, it was an easy yes,โ said George Geissler, DNRโs State Forester and Deputy Supervisor responsible for Wildland Fire Management. โEarly detection is a key part of DNRโs wildfire rapid response model, and now Washingtonians can peek behind the scenes at how part of that detection process works.โ The cameras, positioned in 21 high-risk locations, offer 360-degree views and send live footage back to a Pano AI team. This team monitors the feeds 24/7, ready to alert DNR dispatch at the first signs of a wildfire, according to DNR Communications Director Michael Kelly. โWeโre proud to support the Washington DNRโs vision for wildfire safety, and we are proud to offer this new public sharing functionality to our customers,โ said Sonia Kastner, Co-founder and CEO, Pano AI.
The Pano team monitoring live feeds from the 21 cameras will be able to notify DNR dispatch if the early signs of a wildfire are visible, with the goal of allowing resources to be deployed more effectively to fight fires.
