What is it about?
The study about atmospheric dynamics that contributed to a significant wildfire in the wildland-urban interface of Faro, Portugal, on July 13, 2022. We highlight how a blocking pattern and local wind conditions intensified fire danger, providing valuable insights for pre-firefighting management and emphasizing the need for high-resolution assessments in fire risk evaluation.
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Why is it important?
In-depth knowledge of atmospheric conditions is crucial for identifying and accurately forecasting wildfire risk. In addition, the benefits of Meso-NH outputs in supporting the Fire Weather Index (FWI) calculation were strongly highlighted in this study.
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This page is a summary of: Synoptic and Regional Meteorological Drivers of a Wildfire in the Wildland–Urban Interface of Faro (Portugal), Fire, September 2025, MDPI AG,
DOI: 10.3390/fire8090362.
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