Wildfire assessment

Map the extent and severity of wildfire damage

Burned-area mapping and burn severity for forestry organisations, insurers and public agencies. Measure affected hectares and examine how burning varies across an area, using satellite imagery and specialist review.

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Two assessments.

Burned area

Fire extent and affected hectares

Burn severity

Variation within the affected area

Actual results include image dates, legends and coverage notes.

Burned-area mapping

Identify the fire boundary and calculate affected hectares. Compare the result with property boundaries, insured parcels or forest holdings.

Burn severity

See which parts of the burned area were most affected and where to focus inspections.

Insurers and loss adjusters

Check how much of an insured holding burned. The maps provide evidence for claims review and help you plan field inspections.

Forestry organisations

Assess damage across your forest holdings, with consistent reports that make it easier to compare fires.

Public agencies

Build event and seasonal records of burned areas. Bring the outputs into your GIS for reporting and post-fire assessment.

Burned-area mapping

Establish where the fire burned

Satellite observations help define the extent of a fire, including areas that are difficult to inspect on the ground. Overlay the result with your boundaries to assess the affected area for each property or holding.

  • Mapped fire extent and affected hectares
  • Results for a single event or a set of fires
  • GIS-ready boundaries and a report for review
Burn severity

See how the impact varies within the fire boundary

Changes in satellite observations before and after a fire indicate differences in burn severity. The resulting map helps your team select areas for closer assessment and compare conditions across the site.

  • Severity maps with a clear legend
  • Area summaries by severity class
  • Image dates and coverage limitations documented with the results
Your workflow

Order either product, or combine them

Start with a fire location or perimeter and the relevant dates. We confirm the analysis area, available imagery, scope and price before processing. Our team reviews the results before delivery.

  • Send requests by email
  • Receive maps, GIS-ready files and reports in the agreed formats
  • Arrange regular assessments that fit your existing systems
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Questions about the service

What does burn severity measure?

Burn severity describes changes detected in satellite observations after a fire. It supports assessment of the affected vegetation and ground surface. Financial loss and tree mortality need additional evidence and interpretation.

Can you assess historical fires?

Yes. We first check whether the satellite archive contains suitable observations for the location and dates requested. Historical assessments can support claims review and comparisons across fire seasons.

What happens when clouds or smoke obscure the area?

We check the available images when we receive your request and explain any gaps. If coverage is incomplete, we agree what can be assessed and the price before processing. Delivery timing depends on suitable imagery and the agreed scope.

Which regions can you cover?

We have global coverage. Send us the location and dates you need, and we will check imagery availability before confirming your order.

How is the service priced?

Pricing depends on the agreed analysis area, selected products and delivery scope. We confirm the price before processing; you can order burned-area mapping, burn severity or both.

Can this support our claims process?

Yes. The assessment can provide evidence for your existing process. For wider claims workflows, see our Claims Management System.

Have a fire or a portfolio to assess?

Tell us where the fire occurred and what you need to find out. We’ll share an example assessment and discuss what would work for you.

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