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Tourist Population Vulnerability Assessment in Cross-Border Wildfire-Prone Areas

Vaiciulyte, Sandra LU ; Rohaert, Arthur LU orcid and Ronchi, Enrico LU orcid (2025) In Fire Technology 61(5). p.3687-3704
Abstract

Frequent wildfires increasingly impact tourist populations, yet there is a shortage of evidence-based, human-centered tools for wildfire risk reduction tailored to these areas. Most current tools focus primarily on assessing and reducing physical vulnerabilities, overlooking human aspects. While some community wildfire management guidelines exist, actionable strategies for disaster managers to address tourist-specific vulnerabilities are absent. This study aligned with existing vulnerability assessment methodologies, utilizing qualitative interviews, site visits, and literature review to identify key characteristics of tourist vulnerabilities and develop effective mitigation strategies. As a result, we developed TOURSAFE—a freely... (More)

Frequent wildfires increasingly impact tourist populations, yet there is a shortage of evidence-based, human-centered tools for wildfire risk reduction tailored to these areas. Most current tools focus primarily on assessing and reducing physical vulnerabilities, overlooking human aspects. While some community wildfire management guidelines exist, actionable strategies for disaster managers to address tourist-specific vulnerabilities are absent. This study aligned with existing vulnerability assessment methodologies, utilizing qualitative interviews, site visits, and literature review to identify key characteristics of tourist vulnerabilities and develop effective mitigation strategies. As a result, we developed TOURSAFE—a freely accessible tool for disaster risk managers in tourist areas. Based on human behavior in fire scenarios, expected evacuation decisions, and key actors’ expertise, TOURSAFE assists in identifying tourism-related wildfire vulnerabilities and offers relevant, adaptable mitigation strategies. This tool is easy to use, accessible, and provides actionable advice for short-, medium-, and long-term planning.

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Fire safety, Tourism safety, Tourist vulnerability, Vulnerability assessment, Wildfire, Wildland-urban interface
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Fire Technology
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61
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5
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18 pages
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Springer
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  • scopus:105005572224
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0015-2684
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10.1007/s10694-025-01750-w
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English
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  author       = {{Vaiciulyte, Sandra and Rohaert, Arthur and Ronchi, Enrico}},
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  keywords     = {{Fire safety; Tourism safety; Tourist vulnerability; Vulnerability assessment; Wildfire; Wildland-urban interface}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  number       = {{5}},
  pages        = {{3687--3704}},
  publisher    = {{Springer}},
  series       = {{Fire Technology}},
  title        = {{Tourist Population Vulnerability Assessment in Cross-Border Wildfire-Prone Areas}},
  url          = {{http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10694-025-01750-w}},
  doi          = {{10.1007/s10694-025-01750-w}},
  volume       = {{61}},
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