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Scientists repurpose car gadget for wildfire early warning
Original: Scientists turn handheld car gadget into wildfire early-warning tool
Researchers have found a new use for a common handheld car device, adapting it to detect wildfires at an early stage. The work suggests cheap, widely available technology could be turned into a low-cost early-warning tool for fire-prone regions, helping crews respond faster before blazes spread. Details of the method and how well it performs in the field were not provided in the initial coverage.
Why now: The promise of a cheap, simple early-warning tool for wildfires makes it timely news during fire seasons.
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