King's College London

Uncontrolled fires are a growing problem as climate change affects moisture and temperature, making wildfires more frequent and severe. These fires increasingly threaten homes and infrastructure, especially where urban areas meet wildlands. Despite their impact, we still lack a solid understanding of how fires spread, making it hard to predict and manage them effectively.

The ERC-funded FIREMOD project aims to fill this gap. Specifically, it will create a detailed physical model to better understand and predict fire behaviour. The project will study fire across different scales, include smouldering effects, and improve small and large-scale fire models. This approach will help manage wildfires more effectively and provide valuable tools for researchers.