From AI-powered cameras to satellites, drones and BurnBots, technology is reshaping the world of wildfire
We recently partnered with Pano AI and PNM on 11 wildfire detection cameras in high-risk areas.
Read the latest #WildfireWednesday from Fire Adapted NM on wildfire tech: facnm.org/news
We recently partnered with Pano AI and PNM on 11 wildfire detection cameras in high-risk areas.
Read the latest #WildfireWednesday from Fire Adapted NM on wildfire tech: facnm.org/news
February 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM
From AI-powered cameras to satellites, drones and BurnBots, technology is reshaping the world of wildfire
We recently partnered with Pano AI and PNM on 11 wildfire detection cameras in high-risk areas.
Read the latest #WildfireWednesday from Fire Adapted NM on wildfire tech: facnm.org/news
We recently partnered with Pano AI and PNM on 11 wildfire detection cameras in high-risk areas.
Read the latest #WildfireWednesday from Fire Adapted NM on wildfire tech: facnm.org/news
Managing wildfire: resourceful or risky?
Read how the Dragon Bravo Fire, the largest wildfire of 2025, “ ... did not lead to a crisis of faith in managed wildfires. If anything, it seemed to have strengthened firefighters’ convictions.”
#WildfireWednesday
Read how the Dragon Bravo Fire, the largest wildfire of 2025, “ ... did not lead to a crisis of faith in managed wildfires. If anything, it seemed to have strengthened firefighters’ convictions.”
#WildfireWednesday
What America Can Learn from Its Largest Wildfire of the Year
When Dragon Bravo ignited, in Grand Canyon National Park, officials decided to let it burn. Then the fire spread out of control.
newyorker.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Managing wildfire: resourceful or risky?
Read how the Dragon Bravo Fire, the largest wildfire of 2025, “ ... did not lead to a crisis of faith in managed wildfires. If anything, it seemed to have strengthened firefighters’ convictions.”
#WildfireWednesday
Read how the Dragon Bravo Fire, the largest wildfire of 2025, “ ... did not lead to a crisis of faith in managed wildfires. If anything, it seemed to have strengthened firefighters’ convictions.”
#WildfireWednesday
What’s the cost of a wildfire?
In personal and monetary terms, it's difficult to quantify.
This week’s #WildfireWednesday dives into full cost accounting, which amasses all impacts from initial suppression to long-term health and ecological impacts.
Read the whole piece at facnm.org/news.
In personal and monetary terms, it's difficult to quantify.
This week’s #WildfireWednesday dives into full cost accounting, which amasses all impacts from initial suppression to long-term health and ecological impacts.
Read the whole piece at facnm.org/news.
December 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
What’s the cost of a wildfire?
In personal and monetary terms, it's difficult to quantify.
This week’s #WildfireWednesday dives into full cost accounting, which amasses all impacts from initial suppression to long-term health and ecological impacts.
Read the whole piece at facnm.org/news.
In personal and monetary terms, it's difficult to quantify.
This week’s #WildfireWednesday dives into full cost accounting, which amasses all impacts from initial suppression to long-term health and ecological impacts.
Read the whole piece at facnm.org/news.
It’s 🔥#WildfireWednesday!
OHAZ Associate Director Nick Maggio visited PacifiCorp’s new Wildfire Intelligence Center in Medford with partners from PacifiCorp, Watch Duty & ALERTWest. Together, we’re using OHAZ cameras to boost wildfire awareness & guide emergency power shut-offs.
OHAZ Associate Director Nick Maggio visited PacifiCorp’s new Wildfire Intelligence Center in Medford with partners from PacifiCorp, Watch Duty & ALERTWest. Together, we’re using OHAZ cameras to boost wildfire awareness & guide emergency power shut-offs.
September 11, 2025 at 3:18 AM
It’s 🔥#WildfireWednesday!
OHAZ Associate Director Nick Maggio visited PacifiCorp’s new Wildfire Intelligence Center in Medford with partners from PacifiCorp, Watch Duty & ALERTWest. Together, we’re using OHAZ cameras to boost wildfire awareness & guide emergency power shut-offs.
OHAZ Associate Director Nick Maggio visited PacifiCorp’s new Wildfire Intelligence Center in Medford with partners from PacifiCorp, Watch Duty & ALERTWest. Together, we’re using OHAZ cameras to boost wildfire awareness & guide emergency power shut-offs.
It’s 🔥#WildfireWednesday
We’re taking a look at the Emigrant Fire. It has steadily grown over the past week and is now viewable from the Willamette Pass camera. There are no current evacuation orders.
📍26,134 acres, 0% contained.
📱Watch: Watch Duty + alertwest.live
We’re taking a look at the Emigrant Fire. It has steadily grown over the past week and is now viewable from the Willamette Pass camera. There are no current evacuation orders.
📍26,134 acres, 0% contained.
📱Watch: Watch Duty + alertwest.live
September 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
It’s 🔥#WildfireWednesday
We’re taking a look at the Emigrant Fire. It has steadily grown over the past week and is now viewable from the Willamette Pass camera. There are no current evacuation orders.
📍26,134 acres, 0% contained.
📱Watch: Watch Duty + alertwest.live
We’re taking a look at the Emigrant Fire. It has steadily grown over the past week and is now viewable from the Willamette Pass camera. There are no current evacuation orders.
📍26,134 acres, 0% contained.
📱Watch: Watch Duty + alertwest.live
Strike Teams can be sent to active fires or staged ahead of Red Flag Warnings, wind events, or lightning. ⚡
This proactive approach keeps resources ready to respond fast.
#ReadyForWildfire #Preparedness #WildfireWednesday
This proactive approach keeps resources ready to respond fast.
#ReadyForWildfire #Preparedness #WildfireWednesday
September 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Strike Teams can be sent to active fires or staged ahead of Red Flag Warnings, wind events, or lightning. ⚡
This proactive approach keeps resources ready to respond fast.
#ReadyForWildfire #Preparedness #WildfireWednesday
This proactive approach keeps resources ready to respond fast.
#ReadyForWildfire #Preparedness #WildfireWednesday
What’s a Strike Team? 🚒
It’s a group of the same firefighting resource with a leader + shared comms.
🚒 Engine = 5 engines + leader
🧑 Crew = 2 crews + leader
🚜 Dozer = 2 dozers + leader
#CALFIRE #StrikeTeam #WildfireWednesday
It’s a group of the same firefighting resource with a leader + shared comms.
🚒 Engine = 5 engines + leader
🧑 Crew = 2 crews + leader
🚜 Dozer = 2 dozers + leader
#CALFIRE #StrikeTeam #WildfireWednesday
September 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
What’s a Strike Team? 🚒
It’s a group of the same firefighting resource with a leader + shared comms.
🚒 Engine = 5 engines + leader
🧑 Crew = 2 crews + leader
🚜 Dozer = 2 dozers + leader
#CALFIRE #StrikeTeam #WildfireWednesday
It’s a group of the same firefighting resource with a leader + shared comms.
🚒 Engine = 5 engines + leader
🧑 Crew = 2 crews + leader
🚜 Dozer = 2 dozers + leader
#CALFIRE #StrikeTeam #WildfireWednesday
It’s 🔥 #WildfireWednesday: The Flat Fire near Sisters is currently Oregon’s largest wildfire.
📍 21,971 acres & 7% contained (as of 8/26)
🚨 Parts of Jefferson & Deschutes Counties are under Level 1–3 evacuations (updates at centraloregonfire.org)
📱 Watch fire cams: @watchduty.org + alertwest.live
📍 21,971 acres & 7% contained (as of 8/26)
🚨 Parts of Jefferson & Deschutes Counties are under Level 1–3 evacuations (updates at centraloregonfire.org)
📱 Watch fire cams: @watchduty.org + alertwest.live
August 27, 2025 at 10:15 PM
It’s 🔥 #WildfireWednesday: The Flat Fire near Sisters is currently Oregon’s largest wildfire.
📍 21,971 acres & 7% contained (as of 8/26)
🚨 Parts of Jefferson & Deschutes Counties are under Level 1–3 evacuations (updates at centraloregonfire.org)
📱 Watch fire cams: @watchduty.org + alertwest.live
📍 21,971 acres & 7% contained (as of 8/26)
🚨 Parts of Jefferson & Deschutes Counties are under Level 1–3 evacuations (updates at centraloregonfire.org)
📱 Watch fire cams: @watchduty.org + alertwest.live
Crews will keep monitoring it for hours or even days to make sure nothing flares up again.
Mopping up is one of the most critical steps in controlling a wildfire. It ensures we are protecting firefighters, communities, and the environment.
#MopUp #Firefighting #Containment #WildfireWednesday
Mopping up is one of the most critical steps in controlling a wildfire. It ensures we are protecting firefighters, communities, and the environment.
#MopUp #Firefighting #Containment #WildfireWednesday
August 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Crews will keep monitoring it for hours or even days to make sure nothing flares up again.
Mopping up is one of the most critical steps in controlling a wildfire. It ensures we are protecting firefighters, communities, and the environment.
#MopUp #Firefighting #Containment #WildfireWednesday
Mopping up is one of the most critical steps in controlling a wildfire. It ensures we are protecting firefighters, communities, and the environment.
#MopUp #Firefighting #Containment #WildfireWednesday
This 🔥#WildfireWednesday, you can take a look at the Scholfield Ridge Fire from our Glenada camera.
📍As of August 20, containment is at 57%, and there are no evacuation orders for the surrounding area.
📱Watch developing fires on the Watch Duty app or by visiting alertwest.live
📍As of August 20, containment is at 57%, and there are no evacuation orders for the surrounding area.
📱Watch developing fires on the Watch Duty app or by visiting alertwest.live
August 21, 2025 at 12:06 AM
This 🔥#WildfireWednesday, you can take a look at the Scholfield Ridge Fire from our Glenada camera.
📍As of August 20, containment is at 57%, and there are no evacuation orders for the surrounding area.
📱Watch developing fires on the Watch Duty app or by visiting alertwest.live
📍As of August 20, containment is at 57%, and there are no evacuation orders for the surrounding area.
📱Watch developing fires on the Watch Duty app or by visiting alertwest.live
🔥#WildfireWednesday
Dead Mountain camera & the Aubrey Mountain Fire; with the fire's proximity to Oakridge, officials need real-time information on the fire. From detection to now, Dead Mountain's footage informs response.
📍Aug 13: 75% contained
📱Watch: Watch Duty + alertwest.live
Dead Mountain camera & the Aubrey Mountain Fire; with the fire's proximity to Oakridge, officials need real-time information on the fire. From detection to now, Dead Mountain's footage informs response.
📍Aug 13: 75% contained
📱Watch: Watch Duty + alertwest.live
August 14, 2025 at 12:29 AM
🔥#WildfireWednesday
Dead Mountain camera & the Aubrey Mountain Fire; with the fire's proximity to Oakridge, officials need real-time information on the fire. From detection to now, Dead Mountain's footage informs response.
📍Aug 13: 75% contained
📱Watch: Watch Duty + alertwest.live
Dead Mountain camera & the Aubrey Mountain Fire; with the fire's proximity to Oakridge, officials need real-time information on the fire. From detection to now, Dead Mountain's footage informs response.
📍Aug 13: 75% contained
📱Watch: Watch Duty + alertwest.live
🔥 Blink and you’ll miss it! This #WildfireWednesday, a tanker drops retardant on a fire near our Pine Mtn 2 cam.
Real-time footage like this helps firefighters track suppression, monitor fire behavior, and make informed decisions.
📱Watch on WatchDuty | AlertWest.live
Real-time footage like this helps firefighters track suppression, monitor fire behavior, and make informed decisions.
📱Watch on WatchDuty | AlertWest.live
August 6, 2025 at 6:05 PM
🔥 Blink and you’ll miss it! This #WildfireWednesday, a tanker drops retardant on a fire near our Pine Mtn 2 cam.
Real-time footage like this helps firefighters track suppression, monitor fire behavior, and make informed decisions.
📱Watch on WatchDuty | AlertWest.live
Real-time footage like this helps firefighters track suppression, monitor fire behavior, and make informed decisions.
📱Watch on WatchDuty | AlertWest.live
🔥This #WildfireWednesday, we’re tracking the Cram Fire north of Madras.
Shaniko & Grizzly Mtn cams are capturing smoke by day & heat at night using near infrared.
📍77% contained | 95,736 acres
🚨 Fire info: centraloregonfire.org
📱Watch: alertwest.live & Watch Duty
Shaniko & Grizzly Mtn cams are capturing smoke by day & heat at night using near infrared.
📍77% contained | 95,736 acres
🚨 Fire info: centraloregonfire.org
📱Watch: alertwest.live & Watch Duty
July 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
🔥This #WildfireWednesday, we’re tracking the Cram Fire north of Madras.
Shaniko & Grizzly Mtn cams are capturing smoke by day & heat at night using near infrared.
📍77% contained | 95,736 acres
🚨 Fire info: centraloregonfire.org
📱Watch: alertwest.live & Watch Duty
Shaniko & Grizzly Mtn cams are capturing smoke by day & heat at night using near infrared.
📍77% contained | 95,736 acres
🚨 Fire info: centraloregonfire.org
📱Watch: alertwest.live & Watch Duty
It’s #WildfireWednesday! Today we're highlighting the Mobile Unit on Jackass Butte. These portable wildfire camera kits can be rapidly deployed to monitor new wildfires. We set up Mobile Unit 2 at Jackass Butte last week to help the Bureau of Land Management watch for wildfires in Harney County.
July 16, 2025 at 4:19 PM
It’s #WildfireWednesday! Today we're highlighting the Mobile Unit on Jackass Butte. These portable wildfire camera kits can be rapidly deployed to monitor new wildfires. We set up Mobile Unit 2 at Jackass Butte last week to help the Bureau of Land Management watch for wildfires in Harney County.
🔥This #WildfireWednesday, see how fast our wildfire detection cameras caught the Grizzly Flat Fire on 7/2!
Minutes after it sparked, an AI algorithm detected smoke, a human confirmed fire and remotely moved the camera, and firefighters got alerts.
🔗Watch fire cams on ALERTWest.live and Watch Duty.
Minutes after it sparked, an AI algorithm detected smoke, a human confirmed fire and remotely moved the camera, and firefighters got alerts.
🔗Watch fire cams on ALERTWest.live and Watch Duty.
July 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
🔥This #WildfireWednesday, see how fast our wildfire detection cameras caught the Grizzly Flat Fire on 7/2!
Minutes after it sparked, an AI algorithm detected smoke, a human confirmed fire and remotely moved the camera, and firefighters got alerts.
🔗Watch fire cams on ALERTWest.live and Watch Duty.
Minutes after it sparked, an AI algorithm detected smoke, a human confirmed fire and remotely moved the camera, and firefighters got alerts.
🔗Watch fire cams on ALERTWest.live and Watch Duty.
It’s #WildfireWednesday! 🔥
The #AlderSpringsFire in Central Oregon was captured on OHAZ’s Cline Butte, Henkle Butte, and Grizzly Mountain cameras.
🔗Watch real time wildfire camera footage on alertwest.live and the Watch Duty app.
The #AlderSpringsFire in Central Oregon was captured on OHAZ’s Cline Butte, Henkle Butte, and Grizzly Mountain cameras.
🔗Watch real time wildfire camera footage on alertwest.live and the Watch Duty app.
June 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
It’s #WildfireWednesday! 🔥
The #AlderSpringsFire in Central Oregon was captured on OHAZ’s Cline Butte, Henkle Butte, and Grizzly Mountain cameras.
🔗Watch real time wildfire camera footage on alertwest.live and the Watch Duty app.
The #AlderSpringsFire in Central Oregon was captured on OHAZ’s Cline Butte, Henkle Butte, and Grizzly Mountain cameras.
🔗Watch real time wildfire camera footage on alertwest.live and the Watch Duty app.
🔥It's #WildfireWednesday!
30–40% of homes in OR are located at the Wildland Urban Interface. If you're at the WUI, protect your home by creating defensible space and using home hardening methods. Stay aware through OHAZ wildfire cameras.
🔗Learn more wildfire preparedness tips at bit.ly/3Z5Gtmg.
30–40% of homes in OR are located at the Wildland Urban Interface. If you're at the WUI, protect your home by creating defensible space and using home hardening methods. Stay aware through OHAZ wildfire cameras.
🔗Learn more wildfire preparedness tips at bit.ly/3Z5Gtmg.
June 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
🔥It's #WildfireWednesday!
30–40% of homes in OR are located at the Wildland Urban Interface. If you're at the WUI, protect your home by creating defensible space and using home hardening methods. Stay aware through OHAZ wildfire cameras.
🔗Learn more wildfire preparedness tips at bit.ly/3Z5Gtmg.
30–40% of homes in OR are located at the Wildland Urban Interface. If you're at the WUI, protect your home by creating defensible space and using home hardening methods. Stay aware through OHAZ wildfire cameras.
🔗Learn more wildfire preparedness tips at bit.ly/3Z5Gtmg.
It's #WildfireWednesday! OHAZ is building out a stock of mobile deployment units. These portable wildfire cameras can be backpacked into remote areas to monitor new fires that spark outside our existing coverage area. Learn about our plans for the #FireYear2025 at ohaz.uoregon.edu/mobile-cameras.
April 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
It's #WildfireWednesday! OHAZ is building out a stock of mobile deployment units. These portable wildfire cameras can be backpacked into remote areas to monitor new fires that spark outside our existing coverage area. Learn about our plans for the #FireYear2025 at ohaz.uoregon.edu/mobile-cameras.
🔥 Most wildfire damage happens before the flames even reach your doorstep.
💧 And when water defense is part of the plan, Trident Pumps are ready.
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#WildfireWednesday #FireSafety #TridentPumps #DefensibleSpace #PreparedNotScared
💧 And when water defense is part of the plan, Trident Pumps are ready.
Learn More: tridentpumps.ca
#WildfireWednesday #FireSafety #TridentPumps #DefensibleSpace #PreparedNotScared
April 16, 2025 at 8:29 PM
🔥 Most wildfire damage happens before the flames even reach your doorstep.
💧 And when water defense is part of the plan, Trident Pumps are ready.
Learn More: tridentpumps.ca
#WildfireWednesday #FireSafety #TridentPumps #DefensibleSpace #PreparedNotScared
💧 And when water defense is part of the plan, Trident Pumps are ready.
Learn More: tridentpumps.ca
#WildfireWednesday #FireSafety #TridentPumps #DefensibleSpace #PreparedNotScared
🔥 Most wildfire damage happens before the flames even reach your doorstep.
💧 And when water defense is part of the plan, Trident Pumps are ready.
Learn More: tridentpumps.ca
#WildfireWednesday #FireSafety #TridentPumps
💧 And when water defense is part of the plan, Trident Pumps are ready.
Learn More: tridentpumps.ca
#WildfireWednesday #FireSafety #TridentPumps
April 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
🔥 Most wildfire damage happens before the flames even reach your doorstep.
💧 And when water defense is part of the plan, Trident Pumps are ready.
Learn More: tridentpumps.ca
#WildfireWednesday #FireSafety #TridentPumps
💧 And when water defense is part of the plan, Trident Pumps are ready.
Learn More: tridentpumps.ca
#WildfireWednesday #FireSafety #TridentPumps
You can’t control the fire—but you can control how ready you are. 💪🌲
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April 9, 2025 at 2:20 PM
You can’t control the fire—but you can control how ready you are. 💪🌲
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#WildfireWednesday #FireSmartTips #EmberReady #TridentPumps #DefensibleSpace
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#WildfireWednesday #FireSmartTips #EmberReady #TridentPumps #DefensibleSpace
🔥 Wildfires don’t wait—are you ready?
From flying embers to fires outrunning you, preparation is your best defense. 💪💦
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#WildfireWednesday #FirePrevention #StayPrepared #TridentPumps
From flying embers to fires outrunning you, preparation is your best defense. 💪💦
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#WildfireWednesday #FirePrevention #StayPrepared #TridentPumps
March 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🔥 Wildfires don’t wait—are you ready?
From flying embers to fires outrunning you, preparation is your best defense. 💪💦
Learn more: tridentpumps.ca
#WildfireWednesday #FirePrevention #StayPrepared #TridentPumps
From flying embers to fires outrunning you, preparation is your best defense. 💪💦
Learn more: tridentpumps.ca
#WildfireWednesday #FirePrevention #StayPrepared #TridentPumps
In a wildfire emergency, every second counts.
Having a reliable water source and the right equipment can make all the difference.
#WildfireWednesday #FireSafety #TridentPumps #StayPrepared #WildfirePrevention
Having a reliable water source and the right equipment can make all the difference.
#WildfireWednesday #FireSafety #TridentPumps #StayPrepared #WildfirePrevention
March 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
In a wildfire emergency, every second counts.
Having a reliable water source and the right equipment can make all the difference.
#WildfireWednesday #FireSafety #TridentPumps #StayPrepared #WildfirePrevention
Having a reliable water source and the right equipment can make all the difference.
#WildfireWednesday #FireSafety #TridentPumps #StayPrepared #WildfirePrevention
Fireproof Your Property Before It’s Too Late! 🔥
Wildfires move fast, but small preparations can make a big difference in protecting your home and land.
💡 Fire season is unpredictable—preparation isn’t.
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#WildfireWednesday #FirePrevention #BePrepared #TridentPumps
Wildfires move fast, but small preparations can make a big difference in protecting your home and land.
💡 Fire season is unpredictable—preparation isn’t.
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#WildfireWednesday #FirePrevention #BePrepared #TridentPumps
March 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Fireproof Your Property Before It’s Too Late! 🔥
Wildfires move fast, but small preparations can make a big difference in protecting your home and land.
💡 Fire season is unpredictable—preparation isn’t.
Learn More: tridentpumps.ca
#WildfireWednesday #FirePrevention #BePrepared #TridentPumps
Wildfires move fast, but small preparations can make a big difference in protecting your home and land.
💡 Fire season is unpredictable—preparation isn’t.
Learn More: tridentpumps.ca
#WildfireWednesday #FirePrevention #BePrepared #TridentPumps