exci’s AI Wildfire Detection Enters Phase 2 of Victoria Trials with FFMVic
7 November 2024
exci is thrilled to announce that our AI bushfire detection system is advancing to Phase 2 of its trial in Victoria, following a successful Phase 1 during the 2023-24 fire season. This initiative is part of a $1.5 million investment from the Australian Government’s Disaster Ready Fund, in collaboration with Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic), to explore the role of artificial intelligence in early wildfire detection.
Our cutting-edge AI wildfire detection system leverages real-time images from ground-based cameras to detect smoke faster and reliably, even when traditional fire lookout stations are unstaffed. By complementing FFMVic’s Fire Lookout Observers, exci’s AI provides 24/7 monitoring, significantly enhancing early detection capabilities to better protect communities, infrastructure, and natural resources.
During Phase 1, our system successfully identified smoke from fire lookouts across Victoria. Phase 2 will expand to additional sites, further assessing the AI’s effectiveness in real-world wildfire conditions. If proven successful, this trial could pave the way for a statewide remote AI-powered detection strategy, strengthening Victoria’s resilience to bushfires.
For more details on this government-backed initiative, read the official media release from FFMVic.
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