CA Wildfire Scenarios

This Dataset contains 1,217 simulated wildfire scenarios generated using FARSITE, a widely used wildfire behavior model developed by the U.S. Forest Service. Simulations integrate topography, fuel types, and weather data to produce GIS-compatible fire spread outputs. Fires are modeled within central California (lat 37.6°–38.1° N, long -120.7°–-120.0° W), covering ~842,000 acres across diverse landscapes, including oak woodlands, grasslands, and coniferous forests. The region's Mediterranean climate and complex terrain offer realistic wildfire conditions. The IEEE 30-bus transmission network is overlaid onto this region, with random ignition points placed along power lines. Each scenario assumes a 96-hour containment period. The dataset captures varied fire behaviors influenced by terrain and infrastructure, making it suitable for wildfire risk analysis and grid resilience studies.