Examination of Forest Fires at Inhabited Areas and Certain Possibilities of Protection

Abstract

Forest and vegetation fires are natural disasters with major challenges in most countries all over the world. As a result of the global climate change, a large number of outdoor fires are generated in areas where this type of disaster has not been typical so far. This requires further research in the related branch of science.
When writing the paper, it was important to analyse the relevant Hungarian and international literature in the topic. It was also important to participate in an international forest fire conference, which highlighted the shortcomings and the development opportunities in Hungary. In addition, the author made technical drawings and calculations during the research. As a result of the paper, the author examines some of the options of the fire prevention in case of fires at the WUI (Wildland Urban Interface). The conclusions drawn from the study provide an opportunity to improve some international fire protection methods, and opportunity for legislative proposals. The plan of the protection zone presented in the paper can be used in the prevention of the vegetation fires and in the technical design of the residential buildings.