Istanbul deploys AI and drones to combat forest firesFriday 26 Jul 2024
During the forest fire that broke out recently in Aydos Forest in Pendik, Istanbul, approximately 4 hectares were damaged. The fire broke out near a residential area, allowing residents to report it to authorities quickly. Teams arrived shortly after to bring the fire under control; the General Directorate of Forestry's technological infrastructure operates 24/7 to protect the forests across the city. In an interview with Anadolu Agency (AA), Celal Pir mentioned that, with global warming, it is now possible to encounter fires in any season, but they occur more frequently from May to November. Regarding the technology used in the Istanbul Regional Directorate of Forestry, Pir mentioned that, besides fire towers, they have 14 UAVs assigned by the General Directorate of Forestry, which monitor fire-prone areas across Türkiye. These UAVs report any fire sightings to the nearest fire action center, and efforts are made to extinguish the fire. More >> Source: Daily Sabah Image credit: Anadolu Agency  | ||
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