According to EUSTAFOR, climate change and global warming are leading to warmer temperatures and drier conditions, causing the fire season to start earlier and last longer.
A year-round wildfire threat
As we continue to witness the effects of climate change, the traditional wildfire season has dramatically shifted. With springs becoming dryer and autumns warmer many areas and countries are more susceptible to wildfires. This shift was starkly evident last year when the fire season in Southern Europe began as early as February—well within the winter months—and extended into autumn. This trend has only intensified in 2024, with droughts and elevated temperatures further fuelling wildfire risks across the globe. According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service, February 2024 was the warmest February on record, marking the ninth consecutive month of unprecedented high temperatures. To summarise, the risk of wildfire is no longer confined to the hottest months; it’s a threat that can emerge almost any time of the year.
With the wildfire season extending and fires becoming increasingly destructive, proactive wildfire management is more critical than ever. But how to prepare for wildfire season?
LUCI: Localised Understanding for Combatting Ignition
Do you want to identify the most at-risk areas for wildfires and be ready for wildfires always? Our solution LUCI is here to help!
LUCI can assess wildfire susceptibility, providing detailed maps that highlight areas susceptible to wildfires, making it a valuable tool for wildfire management. Below is an example of a wildfire susceptibility map for the summer 2024 season in Europe.
LUCI - Europe Summer 2021 Wildfire Susceptibility Map
Why choose LUCI?
Here is what sets LUCI, the wildfire risk map, apart:
Globally Applicable: LUCI adapts to country-specific wildfire factors.
Provides Accurate Predictions: The solution uses advanced machine learning to deliver accurate predictions, keeping you a step ahead in wildfire prevention.
Unprecedented Insight: LUCI gives detailed insights into wildfire risk contributing factors.
Highly Detailed Risk Localisation: The solution precisely highlights the most at-risk areas.
Turn-key: LUCI is a user-friendly wildfire risk map.
With LUCI’s wildfire risk mapping capabilities, you can take control of the situation and make the best decisions for you before it escalates into a disaster.
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