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Understanding Wildfires in Norway: Key Hazards and Vegetation Fires Damaging Buildings 2016–2023
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0979-2369
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5143-6854
ABSTRACTWildland–urban interface (WUI) fires are an increasing global challenge, and local knowledge is essential for efficient mitigation. In Norway, as for the rest of Northern Europe, wildfires are expected to increase in frequency and severity, which will also increase WUI vulnerabilities. This study analyzes all registered vegetation fires damaging buildings in Norway from January 2016 to April 2023 (74 fires damaging 102 structures), with a case‐by‐case review of 18 fires impacting two or more structures. We have identified that spring season fires and direct flame contact are the primary contributors to vegetation fires that damage buildings in Norway. We also provide insights from three wildfire exercises with prescribed burns and a post‐fire evaluation, providing fire dynamics data on fires in low vegetation while identifying a need to focus on hazards related to juniper vegetation and unmanaged cultural landscapes. This new knowledge is vital for developing effective and targeted prevention measures for Norwegian communities in WUI areas.
Understanding Wildfires in Norway: Key Hazards and Vegetation Fires Damaging Buildings 2016–2023
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0979-2369
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5143-6854
ABSTRACTWildland–urban interface (WUI) fires are an increasing global challenge, and local knowledge is essential for efficient mitigation. In Norway, as for the rest of Northern Europe, wildfires are expected to increase in frequency and severity, which will also increase WUI vulnerabilities. This study analyzes all registered vegetation fires damaging buildings in Norway from January 2016 to April 2023 (74 fires damaging 102 structures), with a case‐by‐case review of 18 fires impacting two or more structures. We have identified that spring season fires and direct flame contact are the primary contributors to vegetation fires that damage buildings in Norway. We also provide insights from three wildfire exercises with prescribed burns and a post‐fire evaluation, providing fire dynamics data on fires in low vegetation while identifying a need to focus on hazards related to juniper vegetation and unmanaged cultural landscapes. This new knowledge is vital for developing effective and targeted prevention measures for Norwegian communities in WUI areas.
Understanding Wildfires in Norway: Key Hazards and Vegetation Fires Damaging Buildings 2016–2023
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0979-2369
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5143-6854
ABSTRACTWildland–urban interface (WUI) fires are an increasing global challenge, and local knowledge is essential for efficient mitigation. In Norway, as for the rest of Northern Europe, wildfires are expected to increase in frequency and severity, which will also increase WUI vulnerabilities. This study analyzes all registered vegetation fires damaging buildings in Norway from January 2016 to April 2023 (74 fires damaging 102 structures), with a case‐by‐case review of 18 fires impacting two or more structures. We have identified that spring season fires and direct flame contact are the primary contributors to vegetation fires that damage buildings in Norway. We also provide insights from three wildfire exercises with prescribed burns and a post‐fire evaluation, providing fire dynamics data on fires in low vegetation while identifying a need to focus on hazards related to juniper vegetation and unmanaged cultural landscapes. This new knowledge is vital for developing effective and targeted prevention measures for Norwegian communities in WUI areas.
Understanding Wildfires in Norway: Key Hazards and Vegetation Fires Damaging Buildings 2016–2023
Fire and Materials
Mikalsen, Ragni Fjellgaard (author) / Aamodt, Edvard (author) / Gribble, Max (author) / Skilbred, Ellen Synnøve (author) / Snersrud, Dag Olav (author) / Arsava, Kemal Sarp (author)
2025-03-13
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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