Advanced Fire Detection and Monitoring Technologies for Early Warning and Safety

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, “Advanced Fire Detection and Monitoring Technologies for Early Warning and Safety”, aims to showcase cutting-edge research and technological advancements that enhance wildfire and structural fire detection, rapid response, and public safety. As fire regimes evolve and global risk increases, there is a critical need for new multi-sensor, AI-driven, and networked platforms—ranging from satellite- and drone-based detection, ground sensor arrays, data fusion and predictive analytics—that can deliver earlier and more actionable warnings. We invite original research, reviews, and case studies on improved algorithms for smoke and heat detection, automated alert systems, machine learning models for fire forecasting, integration of remote sensing with field networks, and end-user decision support. In particular, we highlight approaches demonstrating real-world transferability, interoperability, and scalability to support communities, first responders, and land managers. Contributions should address challenges such as false alarms, uncertainty quantification, and equitable access to early warnings. Collectively, this Special Issue seeks to advance the science of proactive fire risk mitigation and foster safer, more resilient landscapes and communities in a rapidly evolving fire environment.

Dr. Nicholas LaHaye
Dr. Olga Kalashnikova
Dr. Huikyo Lee
Guest Editors

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