As Cyprus faces another intense summer with growing wildfire risks, the Municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia is adopting artificial intelligence to enhance early fire detection, according to ekathimerini.com.
In collaboration with Kernel Consultants, the municipality is rolling out 15 advanced fire detection stations powered by FireWatch AI—a system developed by Cyprus-based Neuranet Solutions. This cutting-edge technology can detect signs of smoke or fire up to 15 kilometers away, issuing alerts within seconds.
“This technology gives us a critical edge in fire prevention,” municipal officials noted, highlighting the importance of rapid response during extreme heat and high-risk conditions.
The AI network will monitor all areas within the Paralimni-Deryneia municipality. When a potential fire is detected, a signal is sent to specialized AI servers for real-time analysis. A trained operator then confirms the alert and immediately contacts the Fire and Forestry Departments, enabling fast and coordinated action.
Cyprus first introduced AI-based fire detection in 2023, when Greek company PROBOTEK implemented a similar system in Athalassa Park, Nicosia. The current expansion marks a major step forward in wildfire prevention efforts across the island.
Source: ekathimerini.com
