07/24/2026
We are excited to announce a new technology trial in partnership with Sensory AI , an innovative company focused on early wildfire detection. As part of this pilot program, a wildfire detection sensor has been installed at Alta Laguna Park overlooking Aliso Woods Canyon to evaluate its ability to identify wildfire ignitions in their earliest stages.
Early detection is one of the most critical components of an effective wildland fire response. Every minute matters. By identifying a fire at or near the point of ignition and immediately notifying emergency responders, this technology has the potential to reduce response times, limit fire growth, and improve our ability to keep small fires from becoming large-scale urban conflagrations.
“It’s incredible to look forward and see what artificial intelligence and emerging technologies can bring to the fire service,” said Fire Chief Niko King. “Leveraging innovative tools like SensoRy AI allows us to strengthen our situational awareness, improve the speed of our response, and ultimately enhance the safety of our community. We are always looking for new ways to better protect the people and places that make Laguna Beach so special.”
The primary goal of this trial is to provide the Laguna Beach Fire Department and our regional partners with the earliest possible notification of a wildfire ignition, giving firefighters the greatest opportunity to extinguish a fire before it has the chance to grow into a major incident.
California has experienced firsthand the devastating consequences of catastrophic wildfires. The Palisades and Eaton Fires in 2025 claimed 31 lives, destroyed more than 16,000 structures, and resulted in well over $100 billion in economic losses. Technologies that improve detection and response times represent an important step toward reducing the impacts of future wildfires.
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