Fondazione GRINS
Growing Resilient,
Inclusive and Sustainable
Galleria Ugo Bassi 1, 40121, Bologna, IT
C.F/P.IVA 91451720378
Finanziato dal Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza (PNRR), Missione 4 (Infrastruttura e ricerca), Componente 2 (Dalla Ricerca all’Impresa), Investimento 1.3 (Partnership Estese), Tematica 9 (Sostenibilità economica e finanziaria di sistemi e territori).



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Using fire detection data from remote sensing satellite imagery, this study examines wildfire distribution across Italian municipalities during the summer of 2023. Predicting wildfire occurrences at the local scale remains complex due to their broad spatial variability and the nonlinear nature of fire behavior. To address these challenges, we propose modeling satellite-based wildfire data using spatial models while addressing the change of support issue through methods that enable the integration of both point- and area-level analyses. This strategy allows for the use of the Integrated Nested Laplace Approximation (INLA) framework for wildfire estimation. By accounting for zero-inflated wildfire counts, the analysis captures local variability and highlights the influence of environmental and socio-economic factors. Model validation relies on leave-group-out cross-validation to enhance estimate reliability and ensure robustness of results. Ultimately, the study underscores the challenges of integrating data at different scales for local-level analysis, advocating for more effective use of multi-source data in future wildfire monitoring efforts.
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This study was partially funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU, Mission 4, Component 2, in the framework of the GRINS – Growing Resilient, INclusive and Sustainable project (GRINS PE00000018 – CUP H93C22000650001 and CUP J33C22002910001). The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, nor can the European Union be held responsible for them. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, nor can the European Union be held responsible for them.
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