Press Releases
Jun 11, 2026hephaesnus
Launch of the New Sallus Portal
Discover the new Sallus website. Learn about our innovative thermo-responsive fire retardant solutions, 100% biodegradable and non-toxic. Visit sallus.pt!
Insights & Technical Publications
News & Research
Follow the latest scientific publications, advances in ecological fire protection and international recognitions of Hephaesnus.
Educational
Jan 30, 2025hephaesnus
Fire Hazards in Cities
Wildfires increasingly reach cities. The role of the wildland-urban interface and climate change.
Educational
Jan 27, 2025hephaesnus
Thermal Cameras
How thermal cameras work, how they are used in firefighting and how Hephaesnus is working on fire detection.
Educational
Jan 27, 2025hephaesnus
Alternative Forms of Camping
Wild camping and motorhome camping: how to enjoy these alternative ways of camping safely.
Educational
Jan 27, 2025hephaesnus
Smoke Inhalation Caused by Wildfires
The health effects of smoke inhalation, the most vulnerable groups and recommendations to limit the damage.
Educational
Jan 27, 2025hephaesnus
Thermodynamic Phenomena in Fires
Backdraft and flashover: how thermodynamic phenomena happen during a fire and how to recognise them.
Educational
Jan 27, 2025hephaesnus
Climate Change
Higher temperatures, droughts and strong winds: the link between climate change and the rise in wildfires.
Educational
Jan 27, 2025hephaesnus
Digital Twin Technology
Digital Twin technology uses real data to simulate wildfires and improve response and prevention.
Educational
Jan 27, 2025hephaesnus
Drones
From pre-fire reconnaissance to post-fire analysis: the three phases in which drones help fight wildfires.
Educational
Jan 27, 2025hephaesnus
TEK, Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and its role in sustainable land management and wildfire prevention.
Educational
Jan 27, 2025hephaesnus
PFAS Substances
What PFAS, the so-called forever chemicals, are, where they are used and their impact on health and the environment.
Educational
Jan 27, 2025hephaesnus
Batteries and Fire Hazard
Lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries: why they catch fire and how these fires should be put out.
Educational
Jan 27, 2025hephaesnus
Shifting Cultivation
How shifting cultivation used controlled fire to regenerate the soil and reduce wildfire risk.
Educational
Oct 10, 2024hephaesnus
Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems
Inspections, testing, records and cleaning: the essential measures to keep fire protection systems operational.
Educational
Oct 10, 2024hephaesnus
Fire Protection for Campsites and Glamping
Glamping and campsites differ in definition, in the law and also in fire protection.
Educational
Oct 9, 2024hephaesnus
Types of Extinguishing Agents
Water, foams, gels and retardants: learn about the main types of extinguishing agents and why the right choice can save lives.
Educational
Oct 9, 2024hephaesnus
Active vs Passive Protection
What sets active fire protection apart from passive fire protection, and which systems belong to each.
Educational
Oct 9, 2024hephaesnus
Fire Risks in Businesses
From human negligence to chemical reactions: the most common causes of fire in the wood, paper and chemical industries.
News
Oct 9, 2024hephaesnus
Large Wildfires
Large wildfires account for less than 1% of fires but around 60% of the area burned in Portugal in 2024.
Educational
Oct 9, 2024hephaesnus
The Relationship between Fire and Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus is flammable, but pines and shrubland can be just as dangerous or more. Find out why and how to prevent fires.
Early Adopters
Oct 9, 2024hephaesnus
Try the Sallus solution for free!
Join the Early Adopters initiative for free and try Sallus, our autonomous fire detection and suppression solution.
Recognitions
Jan 27, 2024hephaesnus
Hephaesnus selected as Top Wildfire Solution in the FIRE-RES Open Innovation Challenge
Two Hephaesnus solutions were selected for the FIRE-RES Innovation Acceleration Programme, with new real-world trials ahead.