AI-Driven Wildfire Prediction and Response in Portugal

Abstract

Wildfires increasingly threaten Portugal's ecosystem and population, with climate change intensifying fire seasons. AI has emerged as a powerful tool for predicting and responding to wildfires, offering improved accuracy and speed over traditional methods. This paper examines AI's role in wildfire management in Portugal, focusing on machine learning, image recognition, real-time data analytics, and IoT integration. It addresses AI's potential to enhance emergency responses, reduce environmental damage, and optimize firefighting resources. Case studies, including the Bee2FireDetection system and IoT sensor networks, highlight AI's impact, concluding with strategic recommendations for future AI-driven wildfire mitigation in Portugal.