Application of a geographical assessment method for the characterization of wildland-urban interfaces in the context of wildfire prevention: A case study in western Madrid

► We present a method to map WUI according to housing and vegetation structure. ► Fire incidence to WUI is higher at medium-low housing densities and medium aggregation of vegetation. ► Fire risk at WUI depends on landscape character. Fire occurrence and fire spread capacity are the main influencing factors. ► A catalog of WUI Situations is a useful tool to achieve an efficient fire management adapted to WUI needs.