Large outdoor fires present a risk to the built environment. Wildfires that spread into
communities, referred to as Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) fires, have destroyed …

While the wildland–urban interface (WUI) is not a new concept, fires in WUI communities
have rapidly expanded in frequency and severity over the past few decades. The number of …

Growing human and ecological costs due to increasing wildfire are an urgent concern in
policy and management, particularly given projections of worsening fire conditions under …

Concern for the preservation of historic urban centers has become an issue of international
relevance, not only because of their irreplaceable cultural value, but also because of their …

The recent catastrophic wildfires in Portugal and Chile shared similar features, not just
because they developed under extreme weather conditions but also because extensive …

With the rapid development of urban modernization, traffic congestion, travel delays, and
other related inconveniences have become central features in people's daily lives. The …

Abstract Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) fires are becoming more common globally.
However, most research has been focused on developed regions such as North America …

There are growing concerns about increases in the size, frequency, and destructiveness of
wildfire events. One commonly used mitigation strategy is the creation and maintenance of …

It is generally expected that spatial planning integrates wildfire risk reduction considerations
in areas affected by this hazard. However, many spatial planning systems are challenged to …

The wildland–urban interface (WUI) is a focal area for human environmental conflicts
including wildfires. The WUI grows because new houses are built, and in developed …