Wildfire Detection News Monitoring

Bridger Aerospace Awarded Exclusive-Use Contract by State of Montana for Innovative Wildfire Detection Aircraft

BELGRADE, Mont., April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (“Bridger” or “Bridger Aerospace”) (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), announced today that, after participating in a competitive bidding process, it has been notified by the …

Wildfires Threat For Nepal's Ecosystems

Spring starts with flower blooms, new flushes of foliage, and captivating surroundings. But how can we forget that flower blooms have to collide with the fire blooms this season? Yes, this is the fate of spring. Spring, March and April in Nepal always …

Officials urge caution ahead of 'above-average' wildfire season for central and south Florida

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and members of the Florida Forest Service discussed conditions and preparation on Thursday in Dover. DOVER, Florida — On Thursday, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson and members of the …

Dryad Networks partners with Spark New Zealand to deliver life-saving wildfire detection technology across New Zealand

COMPANY NEWS: Dryad Networks, a leader in ultra-early wildfire detection, has partnered with Spark New Zealand to deploy advanced wildfire detection technology across New Zealand, significantly enhancing community safety and resilience as part of Dryad’s …

Dryad Networks taps Spark to deliver IOT-based, ultra-early wildfire detection

Spark New Zealand has partnered with Dryad Networks to bring the company’s ultra-early wildfire detection system to New Zealand acting as both its systems integrator and reseller to local customers. Target clients include councils, national parks, and …

Dryad partners with Spark NZ for wildfire detection rollout

Dryad Networks has announced a strategic partnership with Spark New Zealand to roll out its cutting-edge, ultra-early wildfire detection technology across the country. The initiative represents a major step forward in enhancing public safety and …

Rocket Lab Stock: Weathering the Storm, Time for a Comeback?

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:RKLB), a mid-cap name in the aerospace and defense sector, surged to new heights in 2024, gaining widespread popularity among growth investors. But like much of the broader market in 2025, it has faced a volatile start to the …

PG&E unveils three-year wildfire plan with 1,100 miles of undergrounding in California

OAKLAND, Calif. — Pacific Gas & Electric shared its three-year Wildfire Mitigation Plan to prevent wildfires in Northern and Central California. The company plans to underground nearly 1,100 miles of powerlines. According to PG&E, the plan includes …

Humans Are Still Key in Wildfire Detection, But New Tech Helps The Fight

Despite technological advancements, human observation remains crucial in detecting wildfires. According to Capt. Erik Scott of the Los Angeles Fire Department, the most common way fires are reported is through public 911 calls. These calls are vital, as …

Cal Fire partnership aims to launch wildfire detection system into orbit

PG&E Submits 2026-2028 Wildfire Mitigation Plan

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has submitted PG&E's 2026-2028 Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP), which is built on risk-informed safety actions that prevented major wildfires in 2023 and 2024 to California's Office of Energy …

Bosch leads early fire detection at INTERSCHUTZ

With a new event format, INTERSCHUTZ 2026 in Hanover is placing the growing global challenge of forest and vegetation fires at the center of the trade fair. As part of WildfireCamp@INTERSCHUTZ, experts from Germany and abroad will present innovative …

EWEB board approves Wildfire Mitigation Plan

EUGENE, Ore. — With wildfire season around the corner, Eugene Water & Electric Board says spring is a great time to prepare your family and mitigate wildfire risks around your property. during the April 1 Board Meeting, EWEB Commissioners approved the …

1,000 miles of undergrounding, drones, and more: PG&E goes all in on wildfire mitigation

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has unveiled its latest wildfire mitigation strategy, which includes undergrounding more than 1,000 miles of power lines, more vegetation management, and a suite of tech-based solutions. PG&E’s 2026-2028 …

Gov. Stitt doubles down on criticizing state Forestry Service's response to wildfires

OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday doubled down on his criticism of the state’s Forestry Service, accusing the agency of not using “every resource at their disposal to save lives and property” during historic wildfires last month. The Republican …

Stitt orders review of handling of Oklahoma wildfires, doubles down on criticism

OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday doubled down on his criticism of the state’s Forestry Service, accusing the agency of not using “every resource at their disposal to save lives and property” during historic wildfires last month. The Republican …

Satellite TXT expands, how Egmont Village got a fibre network

One NZ extends Satellite Txt coverage to prepay customers One New Zealand customers on prepaid plans can now use the company’s Satellite TXT service. Previously, Satellite TXT, which launched shortly before Christmas 2024, was only available to customers …

AI model can predict lightning-induced wildfires with unprecedented accuracy

A new artificial intelligence (AI) model developed by Israeli researchers promises to revolutionize wildfire prediction, with a particular focus on lightning-induced blazes that are growing increasingly common due to climate change. The new AI model can …

NAIRR ‘Essential’ to Maintain US Leadership in AI, Experts Say

Tech experts and lawmakers on Tuesday emphasized the importance of codifying the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) pilot as a way for the U.S. to maintain its global leadership in artificial …

Disaster Recovery Center Re-Opening in Lee County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Lee County is re-opening Monday, April 14, to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the February 14 – March 7 severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, …

Leading Insurance Provider Launches Groundbreaking Multi-Carrier Flood Insurance Rating Platform

H2Quoter streamlines flood insurance quotes and policies in under two minutes by leveraging innovative technology SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California Flood Insurance Services, a leading flood insurance …

Business Reporter: Improving the efficiency of public safety agencies

How assistive AI tools can help combat skills shortages and data abundance LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an article published on Business Reporter, Bill Campbell, Senior Vice President of Global Public Safety at …

770 Water Damage & Restoration Enhances Disaster Recovery Services Amid Rising Climate-Related Incidents

770 Water Damage & Restoration expands emergency services to meet growing need for disaster recovery as severe weather events rise in Southern California. CHATSWORTH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With extreme …

غرينبيس الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا: الحرائق المبكرة في تونس ولبنان تدق ناقوس الخطر – من يدفع ثمن أزمة المناخ؟

بيروت, LEBANON, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- دقّت غرينبيس الشرق الأوسط وشمال أفريقيا ناقوس الخطر بعد اندلاع عدة حرائق في تونس ولبنان خلال الأسبوع الماضي، بالتزامن مع إعلان وزارة الزراعة اللبنانية حالة الطوارئ في قطاع الغابات. وتُعد هذه …

Stronger than the Storm & Save the Children Offer Psychological First Aid Training at 2025 National Hurricane Conference

Workshop to Teach Participants How to Effectively Respond During Crises, Disasters, and Traumatic Events; Conference Held April 14-17, 2025 in New Orleans, LA NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stronger than the …

Laurel, McCreary Counties Now Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Additional counties in the Commonwealth of Kentucky have been added to the major disaster declaration for the FEMA Public Assistance program for Kentucky’s severe storms and flooding in February.  Laurel and McCreary counties added for all …

Intersec Achieves Red Hat OpenShift Certifications

Red Hat OpenShift Certifications Enhances the Reliability, Security, and Scalability of the cloud-native Intersec products for Telecoms and Governments. PARIS, FRANCE, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Paris, April 10, 2025 – Intersec, leading …

Crystal Structures completes fixing a catastrophic condominium association skylight failure

Pyramid skylight detached from the roof structure, renovations for 13 others WICHITA, KS, UNITED STATES, April 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When a catastrophic skylight failure occurred at the Jetty East condominium complex in Destin, Fl., the …

U.N. University: Five Deep Changes Urgently Needed for a Sustainable World and How to Achieve Them

New 'Theory of Deep Change' says future depends on
transforming fundamental assumptions, structures behind today’s global crises BONN, GERMANY, April 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid deepening inequalities and escalating crises, including …

Seven Days Left to Submit Your Right of Entry (ROE) Form to LA County

LOS ANGELES – Property owners have seven days left to submit a Right of Entry (ROE) form to LA County. In order to have debris removed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), property owners affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires must submit a ROE form …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Virginia

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Virginia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms and flooding from Feb. 10-18, 2025. Public Assistance federal …

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Hartford County, Connecticut

Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Hartford County, Connecticut. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest …

Margaret's the Couture Cleaner Brings Expert Fire and Restoration Services to Pacific Palisades and Malibu Fire Victims

Nation's Leading Fine Textile Restoration Specialist Brings Comprehensive Services to Wildfire-Affected Communities LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Margaret's the Couture Cleaner, the nation's …

Argon Launch MultiGAS Training Simulator

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Multi-gas meters serve as an invaluable resource to monitor the environment and aid in the safe operations of technical rescue teams, firefighters, HazMat crews and industrial personnel …

Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky to Reopen Following Temporary Weather-Related Closures

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Disaster Recovery Centers across Kentucky will reopen at 9 a.m. Wednesday following temporary closures due to severe weather and flooding over the past several days. “We understand how important these recovery centers are to Kentuckians …

Electe Joins the World Wide Web Consortium as a AI B2B Go-to-Market Leader

Italian AI analytics platform becomes W3C member to influence data interoperability and privacy standards for small and medium-sized enterprises MILANO, MI, ITALY, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Electe, an Italian company leading in AI- …

AiDASH Honored Again as One of TIME’s America’s Top GreenTech Companies

AiDASH recognized again in 2025 as one of few climate software companies, places 5th in the “Data & Analytics” category PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AiDASH, an enterprise SaaS company making critical …

7 Flood Safety Tips

Flooding in Arkansas after the recent severe storms. Photo courtesy of Arkansas Department of Emergency Management.  Flooding has affected many parts of the United States over the last few weeks. While floods can be devastating, being prepared and informed …

Scientists blame climate change for spread of infectious diseases and unleashing of ice-locked microbes in Arctic

Climate change in the Arctic is paving the way for the spread of infectious diseases with pandemic potential, warn scientists. SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- by University of Sharjah …