U-M CEE Engineers Using AI to Decode Los Angeles Wildfires

Nov. 20, 2025
Read time: 5-15 mins
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Michigan civil and environmental engineers are transforming everyday phone videos from the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires into data that shows how fire-carrying embers travel through neighborhoods. By combining AI with detailed physical modeling, the team is uncovering why some homes ignite even when far from the flames, while others remain untouched. Discover how this research could guide communities across the country in designing wildfire-resilient homes and infrastructure.

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