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INTRODUCTION

This project focuses on analysing and predicting forest fires in Algeria using data science
and machine learning techniques. The study involves collecting meteorological and
environmental data, performing exploratory data analysis (EDA), and developing
predictive models to assess fire risk.

Project Objective

 Analyse historical forest fire data to identify trends and key contributing factors.

 Develop a predictive model using machine learning techniques to assess fire risks.

 Evaluate the effectiveness of different algorithms for accurate fire prediction.

 Provide actionable insights to aid in fire prevention and management strategies.

Target Audience

This project is aimed at:

 Environmental Agencies: Organizations focused on forest conservation and

disaster management.

 Government Authorities: Decision-makers responsible for wildfire prevention

and response.

 Researchers and Academics: Individuals studying climate change, forestry, and

predictive modelling.

Key Features

 Data-Driven Insights: Uses meteorological and environmental data to predict fire

outbreaks.

 Machine Learning Models: Employs various algorithms like Random Forest,

SVM, and Neural Networks for fire prediction.

 Predictive Analysis: Provides early warnings based on weather conditions

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1.2 Existing System & Need for System

Existing System

Currently, forest fire monitoring in Algeria primarily relies on manual observation,

satellite imagery, and meteorological data. These methods involve:

 Surveillance towers and patrolling personnel to detect smoke and fire.

 Satellite data (e.g., MODIS, VIIRS) to identify hotspots and burned areas after a
fire starts.

 Weather stations that collect temperature, humidity, wind speed, and rainfall data.

 Historical fire records maintained manually or through government databases.

However, these systems have limitations:

 Delayed response times, as detection often occurs after the fire has grown.

 Lack of predictive capabilities, making it difficult to prevent fires before they

happen.

 Limited integration of data sources, resulting in inefficiencies in fire risk

assessment.

 Minimal use of machine learning or AI to analyze and predict fire occurrences.

Need for the System

There is a growing need for a data-driven, predictive system to detect and prevent forest
fires in Algeria due to:

 Increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires linked to climate change and

human activities.
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 Significant environmental and economic losses, including damage to biodiversity,

agriculture, and infrastructure.

 Delays in manual detection which hinder early response and containment efforts.

 Availability of historical fire data and weather parameters, which can be used to
train machine learning models for accurate predictions.

The proposed system aims to:

 Predict forest fire occurrence based on meteorological and geographical data.

 Improve early warning and response, reducing damage and firefighting costs.

 Automate the analysis of large datasets using machine learning techniques.

 Support decision-makers with actionable insights for fire prevention and resource
allocation.

1.3 Scope of Work

The scope of this project focuses on the development of a data-driven system to analyze,
predict, and visualize forest fire risks in Algeria using machine learning techniques. The
project encompasses the following key components:

 Data Collection and Preprocessing

o Gather historical Algerian forest fire data, including meteorological

parameters such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, and rainfall.

o Clean and preprocess the dataset to handle missing values, normalize

variables, and encode categorical data.

 Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)

o Perform statistical and visual analysis to understand patterns and

correlations within the data.

o Identify key factors contributing to fire occurrences.

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 Model Development

o Apply supervised machine learning algorithms (e.g., Decision Trees,

Random Forest, SVM) to predict the likelihood of forest fires.

o Evaluate and compare model performance using metrics like accuracy,

precision, recall, and F1-score.

 Model Optimization

o Tune hyperparameters and improve model accuracy through cross-

validation and feature engineering.

 Visualization and Dashboard (Optional)

o Visualize fire-prone zones using heatmaps or geographical plots.

o Develop a simple dashboard to present predictions and trends to non-

technical stakeholders.

 Reporting and Documentation

o Document the methodology, results, and findings in a comprehensive

report.

o Provide insights and recommendations for forest fire prevention and

management.

 Deployment (Optional/Future Scope)

o Integrate the model into a web or mobile application for real-time

prediction and alerts.

o Connect with APIs for live weather data to enable dynamic predictions.
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1.4 Operating Environment – Hardware & Software

Requirement Gathering (Hardware Requirement)

Component Minimum Requirement

Server Cloud (AWS, Firebase) or Localhost

Processor Intel i5 or Higher
RAM 8GB or more

Storage 100GB SSD or more

Software Requirement

Software Purpose
Programing Environment Jupyter Notebook, Google Colab

Libraries Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Keras,

Matplotlib, Seaborn

Database MySQL
Hosting AWS
Development Tools GitHub
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PROPOSED SYSTEM

2.1 Proposed System

The primary purpose of this project is to analyze and predict forest fires in Algeria using
data science techniques. By leveraging machine learning models and historical
environmental data, the project aims to:

 Identify key factors influencing forest fire occurrences.

 Develop predictive models to assess fire risks.

 Provide actionable insights for forest management and disaster prevention.

 Assist policymakers and emergency responders in mitigating fire hazards.

 Enhance early warning systems through data-driven decision-making.

Benefits of the Proposed System:

 Early detection of fire risk for proactive action.

 Reduced dependency on manual monitoring.

 Data-backed decision support for forest management authorities.

 Potential to minimize ecological and economic damage.

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2.2 Project Map / Workflow

1. Problem Definition

 Identify the need for predicting forest fires in Algeria.

 Define project goals and success criteria.

2. Data Collection

 Gather historical forest fire data (e.g., Algerian Forest Fire dataset).

 Collect relevant environmental features: temperature, relative humidity, wind, rain.

3. Data Preprocessing

 Handle missing values and data inconsistencies.

 Normalize or standardize numerical data.

 Encode categorical variables if any.

4. Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)

 Visualize distributions and correlations between features.

 Detect patterns and identify important predictive features.

5. Model Selection and Training

 Select algorithms: Logistic Regression, Decision Tree, Random Forest, or SVM.

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 Split data into training and testing sets.

 Train models on historical data.

6. Model Evaluation

 Evaluate models using metrics: Accuracy, Precision, Recall, F1-score.

 Use confusion matrix and ROC curve for deeper analysis.

 Choose the best-performing model.

7. Prediction System

 Use the trained model to predict fire occurrence based on new or test inputs.

 Classify the fire risk (e.g., Yes/No or High/Medium/Low).

8. Visualization (Optional)

 Create plots and heatmaps to show fire-prone areas.

 Use dashboards or graphs to communicate insights.

9. Documentation & Reporting

 Document methodology, model results, and key findings.

 Prepare a final project report.

10. Deployment (Optional / Future Work)

 Deploy the model in a simple app or dashboard for user interaction.

 Integrate live weather APIs for real-time predictions.

2.3 Detailed Description of Technology used

1. Programming Language: Python

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 Python is the core language used for data analysis and machine learning due to its
simplicity, extensive libraries, and community support.

2. Libraries and Frameworks

a. Pandas

 Used for data manipulation, cleaning, and transformation.

 Helpful in loading datasets and performing operations like filtering, grouping, and
merging.

b. NumPy

 Used for numerical computations and efficient handling of arrays and matrices.

c. Matplotlib & Seaborn

 Used for data visualization and plotting.

 Helps to understand patterns, distributions, and correlations through graphs,

heatmaps, and plots.

d. Scikit-learn

 Main library for implementing machine learning models.

 Used for:

o Model training (Logistic Regression, Decision Tree, Random Forest,

SVM)

o Model evaluation (confusion matrix, accuracy, precision, recall)

o Data preprocessing (splitting datasets, normalization, feature selection)

e. Joblib or Pickle (Optional)

 For saving and loading trained models.

3. Jupyter Notebook
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 An interactive coding environment used for developing and presenting the entire
project.

 Allows combining code, output, visualizations, and text documentation in a single

document.

4. Git (Version Control)

 Used to track changes in code, collaborate, and manage versions of the project.

5. Google Colab / VS Code

 IDEs used to write and run the Python code.

 Google Colab allows free GPU/TPU access and easy cloud-based execution.

6. (Optional/Future) Web Development Tools

 Flask / Streamlit: Can be used to create a web-based interface for model

deployment.

 HTML/CSS/JavaScript: For designing a simple UI if you decide to deploy the

model on a website.
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2.4 My Role in the Project

As a data science intern, I actively contributed to all key phases of the Algerian Forest
Fire Detection and Prediction project. My responsibilities included:

1. Data Collection and Preprocessing

Collected and cleaned the historical Algerian forest fire dataset.

 Handled missing values and ensured the dataset was formatted correctly for
analysis.

2. Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)

 Analyzed data to identify trends and correlations between environmental features

and fire occurrences.

 Used visualization tools like Matplotlib and Seaborn to represent insights

graphically.

3. Model Building and Evaluation

 Applied machine learning algorithms (e.g., Logistic Regression, Random Forest,

SVM) to build predictive models.
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 Evaluated model performance using metrics like accuracy, precision, recall, and
F1-score.

 Tuned hyperparameters to improve model effectiveness.

4. Report Writing and Documentation

 Documented each phase of the project including problem definition, methodology,

model development, and results.

 Prepared visuals and findings to be included in the final project report and
presentation.

5. Team Collaboration

 Participated in regular meetings with mentors and teammates to discuss progress

and receive feedback.

 Contributed ideas and suggestions for improving model accuracy and data
handling

ANALYSIS & DESIGN

3.1 DATA FLOW DIAGRAM

LEVEL 0-DFD DIAGRAM:

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1.User

 The external entity interacting with the system.

 Provides input data and receives prediction results.

Input: Environmental Data

 Example: temperature, humidity, wind speed, rainfall, etc.

2.Forest Fire Prediction System

 Single process representing the entire system.

 It processes the input data and generates a prediction.

3.Output: Fire Risk Prediction)

 Output result: the predicted fire risk level.

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LEVEL 1-DFD DIAGRAM

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1.Data Collection

 Inputs:

o Weather data (from Weather API or CSVs)

o Fire records (from public datasets or agencies)

 Functions:

o Fetch, upload, or import raw data files (e.g.,

Algerian_forest_fires_dataset.csv)

o Store raw inputs in a centralized database or file system

2. Data Preprocessing
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 Inputs: Raw weather and fire data

 Functions:

o Handle missing values (e.g., NaNs)

o Normalize features (scaling temperature, humidity, etc.)

o Encode categorical values (e.g., months, regions)

o Feature engineering (e.g., creating a Fire Risk Index)

 Output: Cleaned dataset ready for modeling

3. Model Training

 Inputs: Preprocessed dataset

 Functions:

o Train machine learning models (e.g., Random Forest, SVM, Logistic

Regression)

o Cross-validation, hyperparameter tuning

o Evaluate performance (Accuracy, Precision, Recall, F1-Score)

 Output: Trained model file (e.g., .pkl, .joblib)

4. Fire Risk Prediction

 Inputs: New/unseen weather data

 Functions:

o Use trained model to predict the probability of a fire occurrence

o Generate prediction labels (e.g., Fire / No Fire)

o Store prediction results for visualization/reporting

5. Output & Visualization

 Inputs: Predictions and performance metrics

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 Functions:

o Generate dashboards (using tools like Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly)

o Show time-series graphs, heatmaps, risk zones

o Export results to CSV/PDF/Excel

 Output: Visual insights for users

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3.2 Data workflow Diagram

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1. Problem Definition – Define the goal: predict forest fires based on weather
data.
2. Data Collection – Gather data from weather APIs and historical fire records.
3. Data Preprocessing – Clean and prepare the data (handle missing values,
encode, normalize).
4. Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) – Visualize and analyze data patterns and
feature relationships.
5. Model Building – Train ML models (e.g., Random Forest, SVM) on the data.
6. Model Evaluation – Test model accuracy using metrics like precision and
recall.
7. Conclusion / Recommendations – Summarize findings and suggest actions or
improvements.
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3.3 ER Diagram

1. Initial Dataset

 The raw dataset collected from environmental sources.

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 May include features like:

o Temperature

o Wind speed

o Humidity

o Rainfall

o Fire weather index values

 This is usually in .csv or .xlsx format.

2. Cleaned Dataset

 This step involves data preprocessing, which typically includes:

o Handling missing values

o Removing outliers

o Normalizing/scaling data

o Encoding categorical variables (if any)

Goal: Make data suitable for training ML models.

3. Principal Component Analysis (PCA)

 A dimensionality reduction technique.

 It reduces the number of features while keeping most of the variance in the data.

 Helps improve:

o Model performance

o Training time
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o Visualization (optional)

4. Cross Validation

 A model validation technique to check how well your models generalize.

 K-Fold Cross Validation is commonly used:

o Data is split into K parts (folds)

o Each model is trained K times using a different fold for testing and the rest
for training

Goal: Ensure that the model does not overfit and is robust.

5. ML Algorithms (Model Training)

This stage tests multiple algorithms on the PCA-transformed dataset using cross-
validation:

 LR (Logistic Regression):

o A simple linear model for classification problems.

 KNN (K-Nearest Neighbors):

o A distance-based classifier; good for small datasets.

 SVM (Support Vector Machine):

o Good for high-dimensional data; finds the best margin between classes.

 RF (Random Forest):

o An ensemble method using multiple decision trees; generally provides high

accuracy.

Each of these models is evaluated using the same validation technique to compare
performance.
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6. Model

 After testing all the models, the best-performing model is selected.

 This final model is what will be used in the prediction system to output the fire
risk level.

3.4 OUTPUT SECREEN

Data Set Information:

 The dataset includes 244 instances that regroup a data of two regions of
Algeria,namely the Bejaia region located in the northeast of Algeria and the Sidi
Bel-abbes region located in the northwest of Algeria.122 instances for each region.
 The period from June 2012 to September 2012. The dataset includes 11 attribues
and 1 output attribue (class) The 244 instances have been classified into fire(138
classes) and not fire (106 classes) classes.

Attribute Information:

1. Date : (DD/MM/YYYY) Day, month ('june' to 'september'), year (2012)

Weather data observations
2. Temp : temperature noon (temperature max) in Celsius degrees: 22 to 42
3. RH : Relative Humidity in %: 21 to 90
4. Ws :Wind speed in km/h: 6 to 29
5. Rain: total day in mm: 0 to 16.8
FWI Components
6. Fine Fuel Moisture Code (FFMC) index from the FWI system: 28.6 to 92.5
7. Duff Moisture Code (DMC) index from the FWI system: 1.1 to 65.9
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8. Drought Code (DC) index from the FWI system: 7 to 220.4

9. Initial Spread Index (ISI) index from the FWI system: 0 to 18.5
10. Buildup Index (BUI) index from the FWI system: 1.1 to 68
11. Fire Weather Index (FWI) Index: 0 to 31.1
12. Classes: two classes, namely Fire and not Fire

 First import the dataset and then read it by using pandas ,head () is giving us the
top five row for analyse the data of column present in the data set.
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This code snippet imports several essential Python libraries commonly used in data
analysis and visualization. import pandas as pd brings in the pandas library, which is used
for handling structured data (like tables) and provides powerful tools for data
manipulation and analysis. import numpy as np imports NumPy, a library that offers
support for large, multi-dimensional arrays and matrices, along with a collection of
mathematical functions to operate on them efficiently. import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
brings in matplotlib's plotting interface, allowing users to create static, interactive, and
animated visualizations in Python. import seaborn as sns imports seaborn, which is built
on top of matplotlib and provides a high-level interface for creating attractive and
informative statistical graphics. Lastly, %matplotlib inline is a magic command used in
Jupyter Notebooks that ensures that all plots generated by matplotlib will be displayed
directly within the notebook output cells, making it easier to view and interpret results
during exploratory data analysis.

 provides a concise summary of the Data Frame , Column names and data
types. Non-null value counts. Total entries in the dataset. It gives the The
information contains the number of columns, column labels, column data types,
memory usage, range index, and the number of cells in each column (non-null
values).
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 Data Cleaning: dataset that contain at least one missing value (NaN),and This line
returns a new DataFrame containing only the rows from dataset that have at
least one missing (null) value. It’s commonly used during data cleaning to
identify and possibly handle incomplete data
 This code assigns values 0 and 1 to the "Region" column of a DataFrame based on
row indices, likely to represent two regions (e.g., coastal and inland) in a dataset
like Algerian forest fires. The result is stored in a variable df, which is now a
reference to the updated dataset
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 This line ensures that all values in the "Region" column of df are stored as
integers, which is useful for machine learning models, plotting, or logical
conditions that require numeric or categorical values in integer format
 This line cleans the DataFrame df by removing all rows with missing values and
then reindexing the rows to have a clean, continuous index. This is commonly
done before analysis or modeling to ensure data quality.
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 Removing the null values and removing the 122nd row

This is help in next model This line removes the row with index 122 from the
DataFrame df, and then reindexes the remaining rows so that the DataFrame has a
clean, continuous index starting from 0. This is helpful when you're manually
correcting or cleaning data by removing known bad or duplicate entries.
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df.iloc is used to access and manipulate data within a DataFrame using integer-
based indexing.

 Changes the required columns as integer data type:

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 Changing the other columns to float data datatype

 Describe is used to get count - The number of not-empty values.

mean - The average (mean) value.
std - The standard deviation.
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min - the minimum value.

25% - The 25% percentile*.
50% - The 50% percentile*.
75% - The 75% percentile*.
max - the maximum value.

Exploratory data analysis:

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 Drop day, month, and year and categories the classes ,encoding of the categories in
classes ,to understand the main characteristics of a dataset and uncover patterns or
relationships within it.
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 Plot density plot for all Features This code block applies the Seaborn style, then
creates and displays a large set of histograms for each numeric column in
df_copy, using 50 bins and a large figure size to ensure clarity. It’s typically used
in exploratory data analysis (EDA) to understand the distribution, skewness,
and outliers in your dataset.

1. Temperature:

Distribution is roughly normal (bell-shaped), centered around 30–35°C.

This suggests most days had moderate to warm temperatures.

2. RH (Relative Humidity):

Skewed slightly left (negatively skewed).

Most values fall between 40–70%, indicating a generally humid environment.

3. Ws (Wind Speed):

Distribution peaks around 15 km/h.

Shows most wind speeds were moderate, with few very high or low wind
speeds.

4. Rain:

Extremely right-skewed.

Most values are 0, indicating little or no rain on most days.

A few days had significant rain, shown by the long tail.

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5. FFMC (Fine Fuel Moisture Code):

Skewed right with a peak around 85–90.

Indicates that fine fuels (like leaves, grasses) were typically very dry—high
fire risk.

6. DMC (Duff Moisture Code):

Also right-skewed.

Most values are concentrated at the lower end (0–20), meaning moderate
moisture content in duff layers (decomposed leaves/soil).

7. DC (Drought Code):

Right-skewed.

A few days had much drier conditions (tail extending beyond 100).

8. ISI (Initial Spread Index):

Strong right skew.

Indicates low to moderate fire spread potential on most days, but a few high-
risk days exist.

9. BUI (Build-Up Index):

Also right-skewed.

Most values are low, meaning limited build-up of combustible material, but
some high outliers.
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Plot the piechart :

This code generates a pie chart that visually shows the proportion of days (or records) that
had a forest fire versus no fire, with labels and percentage values clearly displayed. It's a
good way to understand class imbalance, which is important in classification problems
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Correlation:

 used to find the pairwise correlation of all columns in the Pandas Dataframe in
Python. Any NaN values are automatically excluded. To ignore any non-numeric
values

 Its observed that August and September had the most number of forest fires for
both regions. And from the above plot of months, we can understand few things

 Most of the fires happened in August and very high Fires happened in only 3
months - June, July and August.Less Fires was on September
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Each value ranges from -1 to 1:

 1 = perfect positive correlation

 -1 = perfect negative correlation

 0 = no correlation
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sns.boxplot(...):

Plots the distribution of a single variable—in this case, FWI.

Shows:

 Median (middle line in the box)

 Quartiles (Q1 and Q3) – the bottom and top of the box
 Whiskers – extend to data within 1.5 IQR

 Outliers – individual points outside the whiskers

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 Monthly fire analysis:

plt.subplots(figsize=(13, 6))

 Initializes a new figure for plotting with a width of 13 inches and height of 6
inches.

 Useful for making the chart large and easy to read.

This code generates a grouped bar plot showing how fire and non-fire incidents vary
across months, styled with a clean grid and labeled axes/title. It’s useful for identifying
seasonal trends in fire occurrences.
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 This chart shows the number of occurrences per month (x='month') and splits the
bars by the 'Classes' column using different colors (hue='Classes'), likely
representing fire (Fire) and no fire (Not Fire) events.
 The y-axis is labeled "Number of Fires" and the x-axis "Months", both with bold
font (weight='bold') to enhance visibility.
 while the goal of the code is to show monthly fire patterns for Bejaia, the actual
plot includes data from all regions unless the data parameter is corrected.
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Model Traninig:

the process of teaching a machine learning model to learn from data and make accurate
predictions on new, unseen data
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 They've already been used to extract useful information (e.g., seasonal trends,
month-wise plots).
 They're not needed anymore for model training or further analysis.
 You want to reduce dimensionality by removing irrelevant or redundant columns.
 You’ve already encoded or grouped them in another way (like converting to
datetime or grouping by season).
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 Machine learning models require numeric inputs – they can't handle string
labels directly.
 Converts a binary classification ("fire" vs "not fire") into numeric binary
labels (1 for fire, 0 for no fire).
 Keeps the dataset consistent and clean for analysis, modeling, and visualization.

X: All the input features (excluding 'FWI')

y: The target variable ('FWI', Fire Weather Index)

This setup allows you to train a model to predict the FWI based on other weather and

environmental conditions.
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Train Test split:

 The train_test_split function, commonly found in machine learning libraries such

as scikit-learn, serves the critical purpose of dividing a dataset into two distinct
subsets: a training set and a test set. This division is essential for evaluating the
performance of machine learning models and preventing overfitting.
 The training dataset is a set of data that was utilized to fit the model. The dataset
on which the model is trained. This data is seen and learned by the model.
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Check for Multi-collinearity

 X: The feature matrix (input data)

 y: The target variable (labels)

 test_size=0.25: Specifies that 25% of the data should be allocated to the test set

 random_state=42: Sets a random seed for reproducibility

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 To detect and return a set of feature names (columns) from the dataset that are
highly correlated (positively or negatively) above the given threshold. This is
useful in data preprocessing to remove multicollinearity
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You're removing columns (features) that are highly correlated with others (correlation
coefficient > 0.85) from both the training (X_train) and testing (X_test) datasets. This
helps to:

 Prevent redundant information.

 Reduce overfitting.

 Make models simpler and faster.

 Avoid multicollinearity (important for linear models like Logistic Regression,

Linear Regression).
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Feature scaling or standardization:

Some models are sensitive to the scale of features:

 Gradient descent-based models converge faster if features are scaled.

 Distance-based models like k-NN, SVM, and clustering give misleading results
without scaling.

 Regularized models (like Ridge/Lasso) rely on scale for penalty terms.

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Box Plots To understand effect of standard scaler:

 box plots to visually compare the distribution of features before and after scaling
using matplotlib and seaborn. Let's go through it in detailed steps so you fully
understand what each line does and why this visualization is useful.
 Before scaling: raw feature values (could be on different scales)
 After scaling: all features should have similar distributions (mean = 0, std = 1)
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Linear Regression Model:

 Linear Regression: Scikit-learn’s implementation of a linear regression model.

 mean_absolute_error: Measures how wrong the predictions are (on average).

 r2_score: Tells how well the model explains the variance in the target variable.

 Creates a LinearRegression object named linreg.

 This is the model you'll train using your data.
 you fit (train) the model using:
 X_train_scaled: Scaled feature matrix
 y_train: Target values
 The model learns the best-fit line that minimizes the squared difference between
predicted and actual values
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Lasso Regression:

 This creates a Lasso regression model using default parameters.

 The default regularization strength (alpha) is 1.0. You can change it later to
control how aggressively it penalizes coefficients.
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Cross Validation Lasso:

 Fits multiple Lasso models with different alpha values using cross-validation.
 Selects the best model and trains it on the full training data.
 Predicts target values on the test set using the trained model with the best alpha
value.
 Using LassoCV not only regularizes the model to prevent overfitting but also
automates the selection of the best alpha, making it more robust and reliable
than manually tuning the Lasso model.
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Ridge Regression Model:

 Ridge: Implements ridge regression.

mean_absolute_error: Computes the average of the absolute differences between

predicted and actual values.

r2_score: Measures how well predictions approximate the actual target values.

 Initialize Ridge Model:

Creates a Ridge regression model with the default alpha=1.0.

 Train the Model:

Trains the model using the scaled training features and target values.

Learns the best weights (coefficients) that minimize squared error plus L2 penalty.
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 The best possible score is 1.0 and it can be negative (because the model can be
arbitrarily worse). A constant model that always predicts the expected value of y ,
disregarding the input features, would get a score of 0.0.
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Elasticnet Regression :

 This code demonstrates how to build and evaluate an ElasticNet model, which is
a regularized regression model that combines L1 (Lasso) and L2 (Ridge)
penalties. Let’s break it down step by step to understand what’s happening.
 L1 regularization (Lasso): Encourages sparsity by shrinking some coefficients to
zero, effectively removing some features.
 L2 regularization (Ridge): Shrinks the coefficients of all features, but none are
exactly zero.
 Fits the ElasticNet model to the scaled training data (X_train_scaled) and the
target values (y_train).
 The model will learn the best coefficients to minimize the loss function, which
includes both L1 and L2 penalties.
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Application.py:

 This code sets up a Flask web application to serve a machine learning model
for making predictions. The model is trained using Ridge regression, and the
input data is standardized using StandardScaler. The web application allows
users to input data through a form, and based on the input, the model predicts a
result.
 Flask Initialization: Initializes a new Flask web application object.
 __name__: Refers to the current module. Flask uses this to determine where to
look for the application's resources.
 This renders the index.html template, which will be displayed to the user when
they visit the root URL (/) of the app. This page likely contains a form where
users will input their data.
 request.form.get() retrieves the values entered by the user for each feature
(Temperature, RH, Ws, etc.). These are converted to floats since the form data is
typically in string format.
 Data Scaling: The StandardScaler is used to scale the input data ([[Temperature,
RH, Ws, Rain, FFMC, DMC, ISI, Classes, Region]]) to the same scale as the
training data. This ensures the prediction is accurate since the model expects data
to be standardized.
 Prediction: The Ridge regression model (ridge_model) then makes a prediction
on the scaled data using predict(). This returns a prediction for the target variable
based on the input features.
 This Flask app allows users to input data via a web form, processes the data by
scaling it, and then makes a prediction using a pre-trained Ridge regression
model. The prediction is displayed on the web page, providing an interactive
experience for the user to see how their inputs influence the output.
 This code is used to create a web application that allows users to interact with a
machine learning model via a simple web interface. The primary purpose of this
code is to deploy a trained machine learning model (in this case, a Ridge
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regression model) into a web-based environment, where users can input new data
and receive predictions in real-time.
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4 Drawbacks and Limitations

1. Data Quality and Availability

 Incomplete Data: In some regions, the historical fire records or environmental data
might be incomplete, leading to gaps in training the predictive model.

 Inconsistent Data: Variability in data collection methods across different regions

and over time can make it difficult to standardize the dataset for analysis.

2. Limited Real-Time Data Integration

 Real-time Prediction: The current model relies on historical data, which may not
always reflect current or near-future conditions. Integrating real-time data from
weather stations or satellite feeds could be challenging due to latency or data
access restrictions.

 Weather Forecasting Accuracy: The model is heavily reliant on weather data. Any
inaccuracies or delays in weather forecasting could affect the predictions made by
the system.

3. Model Generalization

 Overfitting/Underfitting: Machine learning models can be prone to overfitting or

underfitting, especially when trained on a limited dataset. This may affect the
ability to generalize the model to different regions or conditions.

 Environmental Variability: Different regions have varying conditions (e.g., soil

moisture, vegetation types) that might not be adequately captured in the model,
affecting prediction accuracy in areas with unique environmental factors.

4. High Dependence on External Data

 Satellite and Remote Sensing Limitations: Although satellite data can be helpful, it
may not always capture fires in remote areas accurately or in real time, leading to
delays in detection and prediction.
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PROPOSED ENHANCEMENTS

1. Real-Time Data Integration

 Satellite and IoT Integration: Integrate real-time data from satellites, drones, and
IoT sensors (e.g., temperature, humidity, smoke detectors) for faster fire
detection and prediction.
 Weather API Integration: Use real-time weather forecasting APIs to improve
prediction accuracy, allowing the model to receive up-to-date data (e.g.,
temperature, wind speed) for immediate fire risk evaluation.
2. Improved Data Quality
 Data Augmentation: Augment the dataset by incorporating more detailed
environmental factors (e.g., soil moisture, vegetation type) and incorporating
data from other regions to increase model generalization.
 Data Collection from Multiple Sources: Collaborate with local meteorological
agencies or satellite data providers for higher-quality and more consistent
datasets.
3. Model Optimization
 Hyperparameter Tuning: Use advanced techniques like grid search or random
search for hyperparameter optimization, improving model performance and
reducing overfitting or underfitting.
4. Deployment and Scalability
 Cloud Deployment: Deploy the model on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google
Cloud) for better scalability, accessibility, and integration with real-time data
feeds.
 Mobile App or Web Interface: Develop a user-friendly mobile or web application
where users can input weather data, view fire predictions, and receive alerts in
real time.
 Integration with Fire Departments: Allow for direct integration with fire
management systems to enable instant alerts and efficient resource allocation.
5. Increased Model Transparency
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 Explainable AI: Incorporate explainable AI (XAI) methods to provide more

transparency into model predictions, helping users (e.g., fire officials) understand
the reasons behind fire risk levels.
 Risk Visualization: Create a dynamic dashboard that visualizes predictions on
interactive maps, highlighting high-risk areas and fire-prone zones.
6. Enhanced User Interaction
 Feedback Mechanism: Include a feedback loop where users can provide
information on fire occurrences or near-misses, which can be used to retrain and
refine the model.
 Alert System: Implement an automated alert system via email/SMS for real-time
fire risk notifications to stakeholders such as forest officials, local authorities,
and fire departments.
7. Expand to Other Regions
 Geographic Expansion: Once the system is proven in Algeria, it can be adapted
and expanded to other fire-prone regions with similar data patterns. This can
include training the model with regional data for specific climate conditions.
 Multi-Region Support: Add functionality for the system to support multiple
countries or regions with customizable inputs based on geographical and
environmental factors.
8. Collaborative Research and Data Sharing
 Partnership with Research Institutes: Partner with universities and research
institutes for advanced data analysis and collaboration on the latest fire
prediction technologies.
 Open Data Initiative: Share the dataset and model publicly (with necessary
privacy considerations) to encourage collaboration and further advancements in
the field.
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CONCLUSION

This project successfully analyzed forest fire occurrences in Algeria using data science and
machine learning techniques. By leveraging meteorological and environmental datasets, we
identified key factors that contribute to wildfire risks. The study demonstrated that
variables such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, and drought indices significantly
impact fire outbreaks, reinforcing the importance of data-driven fire management strategies.

Machine learning models such as Random Forest, SVM, and Neural Networks were
implemented and evaluated for predictive accuracy. The results indicated that ensemble
models performed better in classifying fire occurrences, providing valuable insights for
early fire detection. The integration of feature engineering, data preprocessing, and model
optimization techniques played a crucial role in improving prediction accuracy.

Furthermore, the study highlights the increasing role of climate change in intensifying
forest fire risks. As temperatures rise and drought conditions persist, the frequency and
severity of wildfires are expected to increase. This underscores the need for continuous
monitoring and the adoption of advanced predictive models to mitigate fire hazards
effectively.

The findings of this research can assist policymakers, environmental agencies, and disaster
management teams in developing proactive strategies for fire prevention and mitigation. By
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incorporating real-time weather data and extending the model to include satellite imagery,
future improvements can further enhance prediction accuracy and practical applications.

Overall, this project serves as a foundation for using data-driven approaches in wildfire
management and emphasizes the potential of artificial intelligence in addressing
environmental challenges.

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