New wildfire detection cameras will help fill critical gaps in coverage across Nevada, enabling public safety partners to make faster, more informed decisions during wildfires. This expanded capability comes after NV Energy received approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada to support the installation of 53 new cameras operated by ALERTWildfire, a network managed by the ҹɫÊÓƵ.
The permanent installations include 35 cameras in Northern Nevada and 15 in southern Nevada, all expected to be in place by the end of 2026.
“The ALERTWildfire network is becoming more robust with every camera installation, and these new cameras fill critical coverage gaps throughout the state,” said Bill Savran, director of ALERTWildfire.
The expansion is part of NV Energy’s Power Safe NV initiative, which aims to enhance wildfire mitigation and response. In addition to , the company has added hazard awareness specialists to its team to improve situational awareness and enable faster, more targeted emergency responses.
This deployment will triple the capacity of ALERTWildfire cameras supported by NV Energy, which has partnered with ALERTWildfire for the past seven years.
Of the 50 new permanent cameras, 20 are short-range units that can be installed on powerline infrastructure in high-risk areas with limited visibility. The remaining long-range cameras will be installed on mountaintops to maximize visibility.
NV Energy will also deploy three mobile cameras that can be rapidly positioned during severe fire weather or active wildfires. The mobile cameras help fill coverage gaps in areas unsuitable for permanent installations.
Camera feeds are publicly accessible and have been proven to be effective in helping emergency responders scale their operations. Firefighting agencies can view live images and remotely control the cameras, which feature pan-tilt-zoom capabilities for enhanced monitoring.
“The wildfire cameras are an invaluable resource in the fight to prevent catastrophic wildfires,” said Jesse Murray, NV Energy’s senior vice president of energy delivery. “By increasing this coverage, first responders can bring resources quicker and communities can be notified of threats faster, potentially saving lives and property.”
