Idaho becomes first U.S. state to deploy statewide satellite wildfire detection system
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In a groundbreaking move for wildfire preparedness, the Idaho Department of Lands has partnered with OroraTech USA to launch a satellite-based wildfire detection system—the first of its kind in the United States to operate statewide.
The system, known as the Wildfire Solution, integrates data from both public and proprietary satellites to deliver real-time intelligence on fire location, intensity, and predicted spread. Using advanced thermal imaging, it can detect fires as small as a car and operates continuously, even through smoke and cloud cover.
Idaho’s rugged terrain—mountains, forests, and rangelands—has long posed challenges for ground-based monitoring. The satellite system ensures equal coverage across remote wilderness and populated areas, enhancing situational awareness for emergency responders.
This initiative builds on Idaho’s decades-long commitment to wildfire management and reflects a growing national trend toward high-tech fire detection. As fire seasons grow longer and more severe, states are increasingly turning to satellite tools to strengthen response capabilities and protect communities.
According to OroraTech USA, the agreement makes Idaho the first state in the United States to operate a statewide satellite detection and monitoring platform for wildfires.
You can read the full story on the International Fire and Safety Journal