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title: Fire and Non-Fire Icon Classifications
description: The WFS (Wildfire Solution) includes a classification tool that assists in distinguishing between fire-related and non-fire heat sources. This tool enables users to accurately categorize detected heat
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# Fire and Non-Fire Icon Classifications

The **WFS (Wildfire Solution)** includes aclassification tool that assists in distinguishing between fire-related and non-fire heat sources. This tool enables users to accurately categorize detected heat sources, enhancing response precision and reducing false alarms by filtering out non-fire sources, such as industrial activity or natural geothermal features.

OroraTech offers up to 20 different icons to represent fire and non-fire events. These icons help differentiate the nature of detected clusters, enhancing situational awareness and response accuracy.

![Screenshot 2025-08-25 at 14.39.53](https://help.ororatech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-08-25%20at%2014.39.53.png?width=670&height=346&name=Screenshot%202025-08-25%20at%2014.39.53.png)

                                                                       Example of several Classification Icons in a Global level  

For more information on classifying a cluster event, start by selecting a cluster and navigating to its detailed view. Within this view, locate the **Timeline** submenu and click on **Add New Status or Classification**.  
 ![](https://help.ororatech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Captura%20de%20pantalla%202024-08-30%20a%20la(s)%2006-55-16-png.png?width=670&height=445&name=Captura%20de%20pantalla%202024-08-30%20a%20la(s)%2006-55-16-png.png)

 

This action will open the **Incident Management** box, where you can explore the range of categories and subcategories available. Here, you’ll see options to designate the cluster as a fire, an industrial source, or other heat sources. 

 

![](https://help.ororatech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Oct-31-2024-08-34-04-4807-AM.png?width=433&height=505&name=image-png-Oct-31-2024-08-34-04-4807-AM.png)

 

Selecting **Fire** classifies the event as a confirmed fire, allowing for timely updates and resource allocation.

![yesfire](https://help.ororatech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20Center%20files/WFS%202.0%20HC%20Revamp/Fire%20and%20non%20fire%20classifications/yesfire.png?width=550&height=274&name=yesfire.png)   
Alternatively, choosing **Industry** flags the event as a non-fire heat source related to industrial activity, minimizing false alerts. 

**![notafire](https://help.ororatech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Help%20Center%20files/WFS%202.0%20HC%20Revamp/Fire%20and%20non%20fire%20classifications/notafire.png?width=551&height=229&name=notafire.png)**

We encourage users to classify cluster events within or around monitored areas regularly.

Accurate classifications provide a clear, real-time overview for all team members, supporting well-informed decision-making and efficient resource management.

For further information about classifications, refer to [this article](https://help.ororatech.com/classifications?hsLang=en).

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