Wildfires cast significant shadows over ecosystems, public safety, and property, particularly as they have the propensity to spread rapidly and consume vast areas. They are also becoming more frequent and destructive due to climate change. The responsiveness of Airbus' tasking capabilities coupled with our infrared and optical sensors, enable the detection and tracking of fires, as well as the assessment of the extent of their damage.

These phenomena occur without warning and can cause massive destruction in seconds. The complete Airbus satellite constellation including Pléiades Neo, Pléiades, SPOT, and TerraSAR-X are often mobilised by various civil security actors and local authorities to conduct a first impact study. Very high-resolution images make it possible to detect collapsed buildings, identify damaged critical infrastructure, and facilitate the location of temporary hospital areas.