Predict. Prevent. Protect.
FIRE BREAK
Proof Points / Backtest Results
Five major California wildfires tested: Camp, Dixie, Kincade, Zogg, Tubbs.
Detections: 5/5 fires detected at a threshold of 0.45
False positives: 0/5 on calm reference days.
Data: Historical CEC grid topology + ERA5 weather reanalysis.
Demonstrates Firebreak can anticipate danger with high reliability, complementing existing mitigation programs like vegetation management, undergrounding, and EPSS.
How It Works:
SCADA Telemetry – Reads existing voltage, load, and phase data.
Weather Data – Wind speed, temperature, humidity feeds i ntegrated in real time.
Entropy Scoring – Per-segment risk calculation using weighted inputs.
Stability Analysis – Multi-layer coherence assessment of grid topology.
Route Decision – Identifies danger zones and recommends rerouting of power.
The Problem:
California’s utility infrastructure is exposed to catastrophic wildfire risk:
$25.5B in wildfire claim settlements (PG&E, 2019)
$6.17B annual mitigation spending (PG&E, 2024)
$1.8B estimated cost per major power shutoff
85 lives lost in the Camp Fire; 18,804 structures destroyed
Pilot Opportunity:
Firebreak is pilot-ready for live deployment on utility grids.
DON Systems is seeking regulatory and utility partners to validate operational performance.