Another IQ FireWatch system installed in Chile

Chile is once again battling severe forest fires that are causing major damage to the ecosystem. But one region will be even better prepared against forest fires in the future. In addition to systems further south in Chile, an IQ Firewatch is being installed in the metropolitan region. The market-leading IQ FireWatch forest fire early detection system will be operational by the end of January and will help protect the communities of Maipú, Pudahuel, Padre Hurtado, Curacaví and María Pinto. This project is being carried out by the University of Chile, CONAF and Sermi de Medio Ambiete.

During the presentation of IQ FireWatch, Minister of Agriculture Esteban Valenzuela said that they need to do everything possible to prevent environmental disasters such as fires. Therefore, they would like to congratulate the University of Chile and the Seremi de Medio Ambiente de la RM, who have managed to implement this pilot project, which is being carried out in three regions.