How drones and AI are changing the way we fight wildfires

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By Emily SenkoskySep 2, 2025, 4:45 am122 ptsTrending
Earlier this summer, the Banana Lake Fire erupted near Plains, Montana, engulfing over 850 acres in flames within a day. The “total suppression” response from firefighting officials included deploying at least 17 engines, two helicopters, and three bulldozers, as well as highly trained fire crews. But…

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