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Sam McKeith

Firies get AI boost ahead of summer bushfire season

A predicted El Niño weather system has prompted the allocation of more AI bushfire cameras. (David Crosling/AAP PHOTOS)

Firefighters will get extra help from AI-powered bushfire cameras this summer after a state government pledged to add more cameras to the network.

Victoria's Rural and Regional Development Minister Michaela Settle said on Monday that $3.8 million would be spent on increasing the network from seven to 11 cameras by November 2027.

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