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April 3, 2026
IREX launches AI fire detection that works on existing camera networks
[Washington, DC – April 2, 2026] – IREX, a global pioneer in ethical AI and intelligent video analytics deployed across 10+ countries and over 300,000 cameras, announced a major update to its FireTrack smoke and fire detection module. The update doesn’t require any additional hardware and broadens FireTrack’s applicability to critical infrastructure such as energy facilities and transportation hubs, public institutions including schools and hospitals, residential and commercial buildings, and parks, national parks, and forests.
TL;DR
- IREX's FireTrack module for smoke and fire detection has received a major update.
- The update works with existing camera networks, requiring no additional hardware.
- It broadens applicability to critical infrastructure, public institutions, buildings, and natural areas.
- The AI processes visual data rapidly (75-105 milliseconds) for near-instantaneous danger identification.
- Improved accuracy and resilience in poor conditions, with analysis of fire/smoke evolution to reduce false alarms.
- Uses segmentation with color masks (green for fire, red for smoke) for precise hazard localization.
- Provides real-time early warnings significantly faster than traditional detectors.
- Cost-effective solution leveraging existing surveillance infrastructure.
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