Fire Risk Management and Emergency Prevention

A special issue of Fire (ISSN 2571-6255).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 758

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College of Engineering and Technology, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, China
Interests: modern safety management; intelligent firefighting; risk assessment and warning; emergency prevention

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School of Safety Science, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
Interests: intelligent firefighting; risk assessment and warning; emergency prevention; social governance
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School of Building and Environmental Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450002, China
Interests: electrical fire; building fire; new energy fire
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School of National Safety and Emergency Management, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
Interests: fire risk assessment; fire warning; intelligent firefighting

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Dear Colleagues,

Fire accidents have always been a matter of great concern to people, and their prevention and rescue are significant to everyone. In 2024, there were 908000 fires nationwide, resulting in 2001 deaths and an economic loss of 7.74 billion RMB. Fire risk management and emergency prevention are complex and comprehensive tasks. In the era of digital intelligence, the development of technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data has provided many new technologies for fire prevention. In order to better manage fire risks and prevent emergencies, this Special Issue will be launched. We are pleased to invite you to follow this Special Issue and submit your latest manuscript.

This Special Issue aims to theories, technologies, and equipment related to fire risk management and emergency prevention, particularly digital and intelligent technologies and methods. The scope covers residential fires, commercial building fires, industrial park fires, and more.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

(1) The theory and methods of fire risk management.

(2) The theory and methods of fire risk assessment.

(3) Technologies and equipment for fire risk prediction.

(4) Technologies and equipment for fire emergency prevention.

(5) Digital technology for fire prevention and rescue.

(6) Fire accident prevention safety training and emergency science popularization.

(7) Intelligent technology and equipment for fire prevention.

(8) Fire prevention and extinguishing technology

(9) Research related to fire risk management and emergency prevention

(10) AI driven fire surveillance technologies and embodied Intelligence

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Xuecai Xie
Dr. Xueming Shu
Prof. Dr. Haowei Yao
Dr. Jun Hu
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • fire risk analysis
  • fire risk assessment
  • fire risk warning
  • fire risk management
  • fire emergency rescue
  • technology and equipment
  • digital technology

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Fire Prevention in Traditional Dwellings of Southern Hunan: A Case Study of Zhoujia Compound
by Xian Guan, Liang Xie, Enping Guo and Yanxiang Chen
Fire 2025, 8(11), 416; https://doi.org/10.3390/fire8110416 - 28 Oct 2025
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This study presents a fire risk assessment of traditional wooden dwellings in Southern Hunan, focusing on Zhoujia Compound—a nationally protected cultural heritage site. By applying Pyrosim fire simulation software, we modeled fire spread, smoke dispersion, and temperature variation under localized architectural and environmental [...] Read more.
This study presents a fire risk assessment of traditional wooden dwellings in Southern Hunan, focusing on Zhoujia Compound—a nationally protected cultural heritage site. By applying Pyrosim fire simulation software, we modeled fire spread, smoke dispersion, and temperature variation under localized architectural and environmental conditions. The simulations, informed by real-time wind speed monitoring, revealed that key fire risks stem from open flame activities during festivals, charcoal heating, and inadequate electrical wiring. Structural features such as interconnected wooden beams and open courtyards exacerbate fire spread. The results identified high-risk zones and demonstrated that wind speed and building orientation significantly affect fire dynamics. Based on these findings, we propose targeted fire prevention strategies, including fire-retardant treatments, improved compartmentalization, and community-level fire education. This research offers a novel, simulation-based approach to improving fire safety in traditional villages, contributing to both cultural heritage protection and rural fire risk mitigation. Full article
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