Ghermandi, LucianaGonzález, SofíaAlcasena Urdiroz, Fermín JesúsBento-Gonçalves, AntónioMolina Martínez, José Ramón2024-10-012024-10-012024Ghermandi, L., Gonzalez, S., Alcasena, F., Bento-Gonçalves, A., Molina Martínez, J. R. (2024) Wildfires in the wildland-urban interface: applied research for fire prevention and hazard reduction. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 12, 1-3. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2024.14177732296-665X10.3389/fenvs.2024.1417773https://academica-e.unavarra.es/handle/2454/51922This Research Topic aims to explore methodologies for global WUI mapping, as well as assess and mitigate the risks associated with WUI fires. Our primary objective is to push the boundaries of applied research in hazard mitigation and the management of WUI areas. Although previous studies have concentrated on analyzing the status of WUI areas and the associated fire risks, our aim is to propel applied scientific research by focusing on optimizing fire prevention strategies and addressing the underlying causes of WUI fires. This entails a comprehensive approach to develop innovative strategies for fire prevention and risk management. By integrating the latest technological advancements and scientific insights, we strive to offer new perspectives and solutions that can significantly contribute to enhancing safety and resilience in WUI areas.application/pdfeng© 2024 Ghermandi, Gonzalez, Alcasena, Bento-Gonçalves and Molina Martínez. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY).Fire managementFire riskWUI definitionWUI mappingWildfire simulation modelinginfo:eu-repo/semantics/article2024-10-01info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess