WUI fires are increasing worldwide, and firebrand showers are a major cause of home ignition and community destruction. In 2024, ISO published the first international standard for generating firebrands in laboratory settings. 
This lecture introduces the firebrand problem, outlines the development process of the ISO firebrand generator, presents recent experiments on Japanese vegetation from the Ofunato WUI fires, and discusses whether Japan is prepared for future disasters. 

■Schedule

March 19, 2026 (Thu.) 14:00～15:30

■Language
English

■Venue

Lecture Room, 5th Floor, IFS Building 2 or Online (Zoom)

Access to the IFS Building 2

■Capacity

On-site: 80 people (Online: 300 people)
■Application Method
Please apply via the participation application form.

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/8EjPS8flRc69GHEfBrlfHA

■Registration Deadline

March 10, 2026 (Tue.)

Lecture Summary (PDF)

＜Contact＞

Institute of Fluid Science, Tohoku University
E-mail：energy-cluster*grp.tohoku.ac.jp (Please convert * to @.)