Wildfires are the result of a large variety of interacting natural and anthropogenic components, which produce patterns that vary significantly both in space and in time. In this context, this special issue will examine models, theory, empirical studies, new and innovative technologies for wildfire research and cover the various stages of the fire from the preview of occurrence through to detection, variability, modelling, and consequences; however, the focus will be on the spatial and temporal patterns of fires. Thus, the main purpose of this special issue will be the spatial and temporal distribution as well as the drivers of various aspects of the fire regime. Nevertheless, broad topics around wildfires (e.g. detection/remote sensing application, modelling, risk zones, burned area, and land-use-related covers) and the impact of climate change on wildfires are also encouraged. Research topics include but are not limited to

• fire detection and monitoring, including remote sensing and innovative technologies for wildfire detection;
• fire spread models, ranging from case studies to long-term climatological assessments;
• pre-fire planning, risk assessment, and management;
• post-fire assessment, such as burned area mapping, fire severity, and damage (vegetation’s composition, decrease in forests, loss of biodiversity, soil degradation, alteration of landscape patterns and ecosystem functioning);
• post-fire vegetation recovery, including time series satellite data and vegetation phenology;
• influence of weather and climate/climate change on wildfire activity;
• fire impacts on the environment, in particular on the atmosphere and human health;
• relationship between wildfires and social and economic drivers and changes.