Cà Mau Province is strengthening forest fire prevention efforts by deploying advanced surveillance systems.
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Many forests have dried out, while thick layers of vegetation have become highly flammable.
Authorities warned that even a small mistake involving fire could trigger a major blaze.
To improve monitoring, U Minh Hạ National Park has installed a specialised camera system described as “guardian eyes” for the forest.
The system is mounted on a 26-metre-high observation tower and integrates thermal imaging and optical cameras. The cameras are capable of rotating 360 degrees and can operate continuously around the clock.
With a monitoring range of about five kilometres, the system can cover roughly 2,500ha of forest.
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