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Bulgaria wildfire prevention and technology integration

Overview

Bulgaria is addressing worsening forest fire risks through the deployment of advanced technological tools. The Institute for Computer Science, AI and Technology (INSAIT) at Sofia University released FireScope AI, a system that uses satellite imagery and climate data to produce high-resolution risk maps. This platform has demonstrated the ability to outperform international benchmarks in identifying high-risk locations.

Following a period of significant forest loss, recent data indicates a decrease in wildfire frequency, with approximately 25-30% fewer fires compared to the previous year. While total destruction is projected to be significantly lower than the 130,000 hectares lost last year, authorities are continuing to integrate technology into fire services. This includes the use of drones and static AI-powered cameras mounted on towers, which currently monitor areas in Southwest Bulgaria with a 40-kilometer range. Plans are in place to expand this surveillance to Rila Nature Park.

Entities

Rila Nature Park · Executive Forest Agency (IAG) · Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” · Ministry of Agriculture and Food · FireScope AI

Timeline

  1. 30 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Bulgaria implements AI and drones to combat wildfire risks

    Bulgaria reports a 25-30% decrease in wildfires compared to last year, aided by cooler weather and new AI-powered camera and drone surveillance technology.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    Bulgaria's INSAIT launches FireScope AI for forest fire risk prediction

    Bulgaria's INSAIT released the Bulgarian-language FireScope AI system, which predicts forest fire risk using satellite data and now covers Asia, while national fire statistics show rising burned areas and a cl‑

Sources

burgasinfo.com · business.actualno.com · chronicles.actualno.com · crimes.bg · fakti.bg · infobusiness.bcci.bg · vesti.bg · viaranews.com