Integrating prescribed burning into ‘fire-smart’ land-use policies enhances wildfire prevention. REMAINS model simulations in NW Iberia’s Gerês-Xurés Biosphere Reserve show up to 36% reduction in wildfires.
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#WildfirePrevention #LandManagement

In this paper, a novel DL method, BoucaNet, this method combining CNN & Transformer models for smoke recognition on satellite images. With 93.67% accuracy & 0.16s inference time, it’s a promising tool for firefighting efforts.
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#WildfireDetection #DL

The Sir Ivan Fire in NSW, Australia, sparked by extreme weather, demonstrated unprecedented fire behavior.
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#WildfireResearch #ClimateChange

Electrical fires can start at surprisingly low voltage, current, or power levels. Recent research challenges old assumptions about ignition thresholds, urging for updated safety standards.
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#ElectricalSafety #ResearchNeeded

Introducing a groundbreaking framework utilizing aerial imagery analysis for bushfire mapping. By deploying UAVs equipped with the ABC algorithm, scholars maximize area enhance response efforts during bushfire crises.
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#UAV #ABCAlgorithm

🌲🔥 Exciting breakthrough in forest fire research! Introducing ConForest_RGB, a novel method utilizing chromatic coding to detect spatial-temporal patterns in Galicia’s collective lands.
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#Forest #FireResearch

Glenn McGillivray Kosar We did a study on it! Basically if there’s no incentives, people will do the cheapest thing - even post fire mdpi.com/2571-6255/5/3/…

New study sheds light on prescribed burning effects on Mediterranean pine trees. Empirical model reveals factors influencing stem cambium damage, aiding in better fire management decisions.
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#PrescribedBurning #ForestResearch

California faces escalating wildfire risk with rising temperatures and prolonged extreme fire weather. New projections highlight the urgent need for targeted strategies to combat this growing threat.
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#ClimateChange #WildfireRisk

Insights from Portugal’s wildfires offer critical lessons for building resilience: Findings from a study in Portugal suggest reducing defensible space requirements from 50m to 30m for better resource allocation and effectiveness.
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#Wildfire #Building

Reflecting on 2020’s wildfires: Insights into resource allocation reveal gaps between demand and availability. As fire seasons lengthen, strategic planning is crucial for a safer future.
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#WildfireResponse #StrategicPlanning

This Wildfire Awareness Month, we're excited to spotlight diverse careers and pathways to working in fire and forestry!

Our first story is about Firefighters United For Safety Ethics and Ecology FUSEE 🔥 and their important work in advocating for safe, ethical, and ecological

Unlocking the secrets of jet flame to detonation transition: This numerical investigation dives into how diffusion time impacts this crucial mechanism in H2-air mixtures.
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#CombustionResearch #Detonation

This study explores harnessing natural disturbances like wildfires and droughts to restore and adapt to climate change. Discover how this nature-based solution could safeguard communities and biodiversity.
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#ForestRestoration #ClimateAdaptation

Understanding how humans perceive developing fires is crucial for safety. Our research delves into the precision of visual perception, revealing insights on detecting fire intensity changes and growth rates.
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#FirePerception #SafetyResearch

Unveiling the science behind water mist fire extinguishing： This study utilizes sensitivity analysis techniques to define key parameters impacting suppression effectiveness.
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#FireSafety #WaterMistExtinguishing

Assessing safety in wildfire-prone areas is crucial. This numerical study, focused on Corsica’s WUI, unveils insights into safe separation distances amidst varying terrain and wind conditions.
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#WildfireSafety #CorsicaFireRisk

Analyzing Alberta’s forest fire trends over six decades unveils alarming patterns. This study, spanning 14 subregions, reveals rising occurrences and longer fire seasons, except in the Alpine area.
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#AlbertaWildfires #FireTrends

Unlocking the secrets of wildfire probabilities in Monte Catillo Natural Reserve, Italy. The geostatistical model delves deep into ignition patterns and propagation scenarios, aiding in effective risk management strategies.
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#Wildfire #RiskManagement

A meta-analysis of 80 studies sheds light on how plant traits adapt to varying burn seasons. Contrary to conventional wisdom, early spring burns may not always reign supreme.
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#FireEcology #PlantAdaptation