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Firefighters Use Tech to Predict Wildfire Hotspots | Texas News
Travis County fire crews are revolutionizing wildfire response with cutting-edge tech—using a smart modeling tool that blends weather, terrain, and vegetation data to pinpoint high-risk zones. Red areas signal potential mega-fires, blue zones hint at smaller blazes, giving crews a tactical edge to pre-plan resources, assess access, and deploy smarter. Chief Ken Bailey says it’s also transforming evacuation decisions, enabling targeted sheltering or traffic control. With over 70 wildfires reported across Texas last week, firefighters urge everyone to stay vigilant: no illegal burns, secure…
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