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"From ignition to intelligence in 90 seconds."

FUEGO

Continuous coverage of the western United States. Every minute. 24/7.

FUEGO in a Nutshell The Science
Key Numbers
90
seconds
Ignition to actionable intelligence
60
seconds
Full coverage revisit cycle
±11
meters
Spot fire geolocation accuracy
4
Smallest detectable fire
source: FUEGO_4.pdf p.2; The_FUEGO_Mission.pdf; The_FUEGO_Instrument.pdf

You have 15 minutes to stop a new ignition.

Current satellite systems take 30–100 minutes from fire start to firefighter radio. By then, a 4-square-meter fire has become catastrophic.

Learn about the problem → source: FUEGO_4.pdf — 15-min containment window; TOTAL_TIME.png
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The Problem

Why current detection systems consistently miss the critical window for initial attack.

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FUEGO in a Nutshell

Persistent surveillance, 1-minute cadence, and 90-second intelligence delivery.

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The Landscape

How FUEGO fits alongside existing systems and completes the picture.

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Impact

The 2018 Camp Fire. Firefighter safety. What changes when fires are caught in 60 seconds.

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Partners & Institutions
UC Berkeley
Berkeley Lab
Teledyne Imaging
EarthDaily Analytics
Moore Foundation
U. Wisconsin–Madison
TK — Tim to provide high-resolution logo files
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Technical Specs

KSS, Nyquist sampling, instrument specifications, StopLight table.

Glossary & FAQ

GEO / LEO, KSS, rate of spread, critical window, DAAM, spot fire.

FUEGO Map ↗

Live intelligence delivery — existing pilot program, already operational.

FUEGO WEBSITE LAYOUT v3 — 2026.03.01 — FOR TIM REVIEW