FIRE SEASON WARNING

EMPLOYED for early detection of bush fires, AI-powered fire cameras are now in use in the Green Triangle Forest Industries Hub, which extends from around Hamilton and west into South Australia. The system originates from a USA company, Pano AI, which operates their services in six US states, California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana, and is expanding usage across Australia. Photo: SUPPLIED.

By Admin

November 05, 2024 | 4:00 PM

THE Victorian Forest Products Association (VFPA) on Monday warned the outlook for the fire season in Victoria, particularly in western Victoria, is looking particularly dire, with record low rainfall and low soil moisture readings creating ideal conditions for bushfires.

VFPA chief executive, Andrew White said all the Bureau of Meteorology’s predictors in the western part of Victoria are showing a drier than usual lead up to the fire season, with soil moisture low, and a high fuel load ringing alarm bells for the next few months.