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Could tech replace firefighters in the battle against wildfires?

Could tech replace firefighters in the battle against wildfires?
BBC Business Tuesday 04 August 2026, 23:21 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.

Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.
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