Fire Spread

Rapid wildfire predictions for proactive protection

Understanding where a wildfire will spread and how quickly is critical to safeguarding communities, critical assets, and vital ecosystems. Get fast, reliable insights and precise wildfire movement predictions to make informed, life-saving decisions in near-real-time.

Fire Spread

Rapid wildfire predictions for proactive protection

Understanding where a wildfire will spread and how quickly is critical to safeguarding communities, critical assets, and vital ecosystems. Get fast, reliable insights and precise wildfire movement predictions to make informed, life-saving decisions in near-real-time.

Fire Spread 2.0

Swift fire spread simulations for faster decisions

Get fast, accurate fire spread predictions based on real-world conditions. Using wind, vegetation, and elevation – plus customizable inputs – Fire Spread delivers results in seconds.

 

Run simulations with one click on fire clusters, ignition points, or custom shapes. Adjust parameters to explore scenarios, then visualize fire spread over 24 hours with clear, time-stepped animations for smarter decisions.

Reliable data at the speed of need

Know where the fire is heading

OroraTech’s Fire Spread product empowers U.S. fire managers with near-instant, accurate fire spread predictions to make data-driven decisions in high-risk scenarios. Designed to reduce response times, support critical decision-making, and streamline fire management processes, it keeps you ahead of the fire.

Accurate fire spread modeling

Predict the path of the fire in seconds

Immediate fire spread predictions

Make timely, life-saving decisions by knowing where the fire will move next. Calculate real-time simulations at the click of a button, allowing you to respond faster when every second counts.

Enhanced customization

Run scenario-specific simulations and adapt predictions to local conditions by adjusting parameters like wind speed, direction, and fuel moisture.

Seamless and smart collaboration

Save and share multiple simulations per fire cluster to compare outcomes and coordinate effectively with teams. Export results in GeoJSON or KML formats, or share via links.

Comprehensive data integration

Leverage global datasets like Copernicus DEM for elevation and LandFire Fuel Map to account for U.S.-specific, regional fuels. 

Time-stepped visualizations

Improve situational awareness with clear, step-by-step animations showing fire spread over the next 24 hours, supporting more confident decision-making.

Flexible integration options

Use within OroraTech’s Wildfire Solution or integrate via API into your own systems, ensuring a tailored wildfire management approach.

Industries

Tailored fire spread solutions for every industry

Emergency management

Use precise fire spread predictions to allocate resources effectively, focusing on the most vulnerable communities. Ensure fast and well-coordinated responses to safeguard public safety.

Infrastructure & energy

Receive instant alerts when fires threaten grids and other critical infrastructure. Leverage accurate fire spread predictions to safeguard critical assets, reroute power, and reduce recovery time.

Forestry

Monitor neighboring fires and protect wildlands by knowing when and where a fire might become a threat. Plan interventions to protect valuable forestry resources and minimize damage.

Contact us

Your frontline defense against wildfire threats

Our experts are here to help you leverage OroraTech’s Fire Spread solution for faster, more accurate wildfire predictions tailored to your specific needs. Contact us for a personalized demo and see how our solution can empower you to act confidently and minimize wildfire risks.

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OroraTech USA Inc., 1123 Auraria Parkway, Suite 120B, Denver, CO 80204
FAQs

Frequently asked questions

You can access the Fire Spread model in two ways:

  • Via the Wildfire Solution platform: Run simulations for existing fire clusters or custom shapes by selecting a cluster or uploading a valid GeoJSON file.
  • Via the Wildfire Solution API: Use the API to programmatically run fire spread simulations and integrate the results into GIS tools or operational workflows.

The Fire Spread model integrates multiple data sources for precise wildfire spread predictions:

  • Current Fire Data: The model relies on real-time OroraTech Aggregated Active Fire data for accurate simulations.
  • Elevation Data: Incorporates global elevation datasets like Copernicus DEM with 30m resolution, allowing for detailed modeling of how terrain impacts fire behavior.
  • Fuel Maps: Utilizes the LandFire map for the U.S. to incorporate local and regional fuel specificities. 
  • Wind Data: Leverages high-resolution wind forecasts from global weather models, with an option to use WindNinja for more localized wind simulations.

Yes, our fire spread model outputs results in GeoJSON and KML formats, which are compatible with most GIS platforms like ArcGIS and QGIS. This allows for easy integration into existing workflows, making it simple to visualize and analyze fire predictions alongside other spatial data.

Yes, Fire Spread offers robust customization options to tailor simulations to your specific needs:

  • Adjustable weather parameters: Modify wind speed, direction, and fuel moisture content up to 24 hours in advance. 
  • Custom weather models: Fire Spread automatically selects the highest-resolution regional wind model for your simulation. In the US, this typically defaults to the GFS HRRR model. However, you can manually switch to alternative weather models for custom regional accuracy.
  • Scenario variations: Create multiple simulations for the same fire cluster, adjusting parameters to explore different outcomes.
  • WindNinja integration: Include localized, high-resolution wind analysis in your simulations for more precise predictions in areas with complex terrain.

Yes, the Fire Spread tool supports multiple export and sharing options for collaboration and operational efficiency:

  • Data exports: Results can be exported in GeoJSON and KML formats, that are compatible with GIS and visualization platforms.
  • Bulk exporting: Share multiple simulation results for a single fire cluster at once, streamlining communication and analysis.
  • Shareable links: Generate links to quickly share simulation results with team members, stakeholders, or partners.
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