Reports a new threshold-based framework for managing megafires, highlighting implications for safety and response efficacy.
MARIT‑FIRE is the world 's first open international standard for extreme wildfire management based not on subjective assessments but on measurable thresholds , real-world fire behavior , and scientific evacuation criteria . The system combines four key innovations: Threshold mode recognition : When wind, propagation speed , spark throw radius or infrastructure failures reach critical values, the system automatically transfers command to the next level of readiness. PyroCb detection as an automatic trigger for fire suppression failure : the formation of a pyrocumulanibus is detected by satellites and immediately switches the operation to “rescue people” mode rather than “fight the fire”. Scientific evacuation model : evacuation timing is based on traffic, road capacity and fire rate , allowing orders to be issued in advance rather than "when it's too late . " AI -based fire trap prediction (TAGS ) : The system predicts escape route closures 8-15 minutes before they become deadly . MARIT-FIRE is useful for fire departments, emergency response centers , fire behavior analysts , governments , and researchers. All materials are in the public domain (CC0) and can be freely used , adapted , and implemented. If this work can help even one unit or save even one life , please share it . Marit Prs https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18868332
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