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How New Satellites and AI Are Transforming Wildfire Detection

As wildfire seasons grow longer and more destructive, firefighters are turning to artificial intelligence and space-based technology to detect fires faster — helping stop small blazes before they become major disasters. Climate Correspondent Ben Tracy, with Climate Central, reports on how the Earth Fire Alliance's satellites and other AI-powered camera networks are providing earlier wildfire detection, giving emergency crews valuable time to respond and protect communities.