In Greece, early detection helps stop wildfires before they spread

Each summer, Greece faces a familiar and devastating threat: wildfires racing through forests, threatening lives, homes, and ecosystems.

Climate change is making things worse, with hotter, drier conditions increasing both the frequency and severity of fires throughout the Mediterranean region.

This video explores how digital technology is helping turn the tide against these blazes. Huawei, together with partners including Greek startup PROBOTEK and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, has pioneered an early-warning wildfire detection system that combines 5G networks, ground sensors, drones, and AI analytics.(More)