Wildfires are increasing in Central Europe. We studied how they could threaten settlements in the Saxon–Czech border region. Using satellite information, local data, and computer simulations, we mapped where fires are most likely and how intense they could be. We tested our results against a destructive fire that occurred in 2022. An interactive web map presents these results with the aim of helping residents and agencies improve preparedness and coordinate cross-border disaster response.
Wildfires are increasing in Central Europe. We studied how they could threaten settlements in...