A number of satellite projects aim to prevent future wildfires

Satellites can detect dry areas prone to wildfires, active fires, smoke and emissions, offering vital data for fire forecasting and management.
Scientists and engineers are using satellite technology to fight deadly wildfires, with new orbiters and machine learning tools providing critical insights. Satellites can detect dry areas prone to wildfires, active fires, smoke and emissions, offering vital data for fire forecasting and management.
Satellites in low-Earth orbit provide high-resolution imagery but only brief views of specific areas, while geostationary satellites continuously monitor lower-resolution regions. Innovations such as Earth Fire Alliance's new five-metre resolution satellites aim to improve detection of smaller fires. EFA plans to launch four satellites by 2026, and the goal is 55 satellites for near-real-time imaging.
German company OroraTech and the geostationary FUEGO project also promise faster signals and better fire tracking. However, managing huge amounts of data remains a challenge, which is why machine learning is essential to accurately identify fire risks. Experts stress that to effectively reduce wildfire threats, technology must be combined with sustainable community planning and ecosystem management. I BGNES