Torch is an American company based in San Francisco, California that develops technology for early detection of outdoor fires.
Founded in 2020 by Michael Buckwald, Vasya Tremsin and Anton Tremsin, Torch uses infrared sensors, visible cameras and gas sensors to detect fires.
[4] In March 2023, a national online survey conducted by Propeller Insights on behalf of Torch Sensors concluded that the majority of respondents believe that wildfires can negatively impact the economy and that the problem will continue to increase as the world battles climate change.
[5] Gas sensors measure the smoke content and air quality.
[6] When a sensor device detects signs of fire it sends notifications through a mobile app.