
NERO Fire Briefs
Rapid Insights on Major Wildfire Events Across Europe and Beyond
Evidence-based snapshots of major wildfire events
This section features rapid post-event analyses of significant wildfire events affecting Europe and other regions. Each Fire Brief offers a science-informed perspective on the fire’s dynamics, spread conditions, and environmental context.
The briefs aim to support reflection, operational learning, and cross-border knowledge sharing. While not exhaustive case studies, they provide a timely synthesis of available data, expert interpretation, and open questions that warrant further investigation.
🔍 Browse the latest briefs below.
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NERO Fire Brief: Extreme Wildfire Event in Pisak-Mimice, Croatia – June 2025
Date: 24 June 2025Author: Tomislava Hojsak, WG4 – European Network on Extreme Fire Behavior (NERO) Overview:Between June 19–21, 2025, a series of wildfires broke out in southern Croatia amidst prolonged… READ MORE
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NERO Fire Brief: South Korea Wildfire (First PyroCB)
This preliminary analysis discusses an extreme wildfire event in South Korea (March 2025), characterized by rapid fire spread and the formation of a rare pyrocumulonimbus (PyroCb) cloud. The event may… READ MORE