Australia's latest firefighting recruit is available around the clock, can monitor millions of hectares at once and could alert crews to a blaze within minutes of its outbreak.

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Fire-spotting artificial intelligence technology will be deployed in 22 locations around NSW forests as part of a $1.4 million investment announced by the state government on Saturday.

The AI-powered cameras will form the largest early detection fire network in Australia.

The technology is also being used to monitor parts of Victoria, South Aust

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