D5.16_FIRE-RES Modelling the EWE and smoke spread

This report presents a large-scale coupled fire-atmosphere simulation platform capable of producing a 24-hour forecast with an initial computation time of two hours. The system automatically updates every 12 hours, similar to meteorological forecasts, allowing for the simulation of fire advancement every 10 minutes over a 24-hour period. By integrating high-resolution atmospheric models, we address the challenges posed by extreme wildfires that generate their own local meteorology. Our work focuses on optimising computations for timely forecasts, automating the forecasting chain, and collaborating with operational services to produce actionable outputs using open-source European Codes MesoNH and ForeFire.