(Thanks to Israel21c) Following the Carmel forest fires last year, Israel’s Ministry of Public Security used theoretical models and live feeds to develop the Matash Fire Forecasting System – the first operational system of its kind in the world. It has already helped to control and extinguish forest fires in Israel.
http://israel21c.org/technology/israel-builds-worlds-first-fire-forecasting-system/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuVxcupe2SQ