Assessing Risk and Prioritizing Safety Interventions in Human Settlements Affected by Large Wildfires

The large wildfires of June 2017 disturbed many communities in central Portugal. The civil parish of Alvares was severely affected, with about 60% of its area burnt. Assessing the risk of large wildfires affecting local communities is becoming increasingly important, to reduce potential losses in th...

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Main Authors: Sandra Oliveira, Ana Gonçalves, Akli Benali, Ana Sá, José Luís Zêzere, José Miguel Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/11/8/859