WildfireView
Wildfires represent a significant threat to communities, ecosystems, and infrastructure, particularly during the increasingly frequent dry spells in the United Kingdom. Warmer summers, prolonged heatwaves, and reduced rainfall contribute to drier landscapes, especially in heathlands, moorlands, and grasslands.
WildfireView analyses the state of vegetation, regional heat patterns, and historical wildfire data, along with topographical characteristics to evaluate the susceptibility of locations to wildfires across the United Kingdom.
- WildfireView provides stakeholders with the tools to prepare for and respond effectively to the threat of wildfires, utilizing a susceptibility scale ranging from 1 to 5 (Very Low to Very High)
- By identifying areas with significant vulnerability, WildfireView mapping aids in land use management
- Annual updates to the WildfireView dataset validate the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures
Environmental Risk
- Identifying areas prone to risk enables targeted management strategies, such as controlled burns or vegetation clearance
- Susceptibility data plays a crucial role in protecting sensitive ecosystems by guiding intervention efforts in vulnerable habitats
- By identifying areas with significant vulnerability, WildfireView mapping aids in land use management
Social Risk
- Identifying areas with high susceptibility promotes public awareness
- Presents understanding of risk to encourage responsible behaviours during prolonged dry spells
- Considers the increased susceptibility to wildfires from human ignition due to urban density

Corporate Services
Target and mitigate wildfire risk across new and existing physical assets

Emergency Services
Pinpointing regions at high risk informs resource management for emergency response

Conservation Bodies
Identification of susceptibility in fire-prone ecosystems enables preventative intervention
Places for People is a prominent social enterprise in the UK, dedicated to creating, managing, and supporting thriving communities across 245,000 homes.
As climate risks continue to rise, the organization acknowledges the importance of understanding vulnerabilities through reliable, location-based data. The implementation of our climate suite will specifically target areas that are highly vulnerable to compounded risks.
This approach will enhance resilience by leveraging our advanced datasets for future risk mitigation projects at the postcode level.