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  "id": 1479028,
  "title": "AI eyes in the sky: new satellites and artificial intelligence are transforming wildfire detection",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/ai-eyes-in-the-sky-new-satellites-and-artificial-intelligence-are",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-17T12:00:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian US",
    "slug": "the-guardian-us",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/17/satellites-ai-wildfire-detection"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Hi-tech cameras orbiting Earth and on the ground, along with AI, help firefighters extinguish blazes before they spread The fires in Spokane, Washington , this summer are the latest reminder that when a wildfire is detected can be just as important as where it starts. A blaze found within minutes can often be contained before it spreads. Wait too long, and a small spark can become a major…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}