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4 Innovative Tech Innovations Helping Fight Wildfires In California

Experts say climate change is increasing the risk and extent of wildfires in California and other parts of the world. Back in 2020, the blazes burned more than 4 million acres of land and destroyed more than 8,400 homes in the US. But firefighting can be a tough market for tech entrepreneurs, and investors don’t see cash-strapped fire departments as a lucrative market. However, here are 4 innovative tech innovations helping fight wildfires in California.

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