Wildfires are becoming more intense and unpredictable, forcing communities to rethink how they prepare and respond. In this podcast episode, we're joined by Enrico Ronchi (Lund University), Dan Stockdale (GHD) and Kamryn Kubose-Peutz (GHD) to explore how simulation technology is reshaping emergency management and helping save lives.
Can digital simulation save lives?
How technology is transforming wildfire response
23 January 2026
Catch up on:
- The growing complexity of wildfire evacuations and the strategies planners are using to adapt
- How simulation tools, virtual reality and AI are transforming planning and decision-making in the wildland-urban interface (WUI)
- The importance of real-time data in predicting fire spread and guiding faster responses
- Why community input is essential in designing inclusive evacuation strategies
This conversation offers a compelling look at the future of wildfire resilience, where technology, planning and people come together to meet a rapidly evolving challenge.
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