A new chapter in wildfire incident command unfolded last week in the heart of Valabre, a French nodal centre of the training system for forest fires. Leveraging on the simulation … Read more
Europe finds itself grappling with an escalating wildfire crisis, exacerbated by the effects of climate change. The release of two crucial reports provides clear insights into the severity of the … Read more
With two case study areas, a Community of Wildfire Innovation numbering in the hundreds and five national partners committed to the testing and implementation of several Innovation Actions, some might … Read more
Guided by Xunta De Galicia and its Forest Fire Prevention and Defence Service, the Galician FIRE-RES Living Lab (LL) confirms itself as a powerhouse of innovation, rooted in the vision … Read more
The journey towards building resilience against Extreme Wildfire Events took a significant stride forward with the beginning of the Open Innovation Challenge (OIC) Acceleration Programme. Following more than 80 applications … Read more
Close to the Lousã area within the FIRE-RES Portuguese Living Lab, the Municipality of Santa Comba Dão is tragically famous for being severely affected by the extreme wildfires that ravaged … Read more
As global temperatures surge, the summer wildfire season has witnessed a staggering increase in both the frequency and intensity of wildfires, covering regions that are not typically prone to fire. … Read more
Greece responded to the Evros wildfires by addressing climate change and illegal migration as primary causes. However, analyses revealed deficiencies in disaster prevention, while FIRE-RES experts point out the need … Read more
The revival of controlled fires is emerging as a preventive measure against catastrophic wildfires in Europe, particularly in regions prone to desertification. The COMPAS program in Spain, involving researchers and … Read more
The team of the National Observatory of Athens (NOA), represented by Dr. Maria Hatzaki, participated in AGU23 annual meeting held in San Francisco-California between 11 and 15 December 2023. Courtesy … Read more