Fight fire with Fires! Track CalFire aircraft missions in real-time. Get alerts for fires near your watchlist locations. Stay informed, stay safe.
Stay informed and safe with the most trusted wildfire tracking app. Watch firefighting aircraft in real-time with 3D spheres and flight trails as emergency responders battle blazes. Used by first responders and millions worldwide.
REAL-TIME WILDFIRE & EMERGENCY TRACKING
Live aircraft tracking with color-coded missions and flight paths. Advanced 3D globe powered by WhirlyGlobe technology trusted by air traffic controllers.
- Live wildfire locations, perimeters, containment status
- Aircraft tracking with trails (blue=helicopter water drops, orange=air tankers, green=tactical command)
- Smart push notifications for nearby incidents
- Weather alerts on emergency maps
- Real-time evacuation zones and emergency alerts
- Power outage tracking (California only)
- Offline maps ensure access without cell service
OFFICIAL DATA SOURCES FIREFIGHTERS TRUST
- InciWeb - National Incident Information System
- CAL FIRE - California Department of Forestry
- NIFC - National Interagency Fire Center
- NASA FIRMS - Satellite fire detection
- NOAA - Weather conditions and imagery
- National Weather Service - Red Flag Warnings
- International - NSW RFS, CFA, QFES, CFS (Australia)
COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY INTELLIGENCE
- Global thermal hotspots and satellite imagery
- Real-time wind conditions and fire weather
- Critical weather alerts on emergency maps
- Air quality monitoring and smoke predictions
- Interactive 3D globe with atmospheric rendering
- 80+ offline National Forest and BLM maps
- High-resolution wildfire photography
FIRES ATLAS - PROFESSIONAL GRADE MAPPING
Transform your device into a professional firefighting tool with comprehensive offline mapping. Complete coverage of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Arizona, Nevada.
WHY CHOOSE FIRES?
- Most Comprehensive - Global wildfire coverage with local detail
- Fastest Alerts - Real-time push notifications save lives
- Most Reliable - Offline capability when networks fail
- Professional Grade - Same data sources used by firefighters
Perfect for homeowners in fire-prone areas, outdoor enthusiasts, emergency preparedness, and professional firefighters.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.
Fires Pro Elite ($29.99/year)
Yearly access to the entire Fires Atlas, this includes unlimited access to all the Basemaps, BLM reference maps, and USFS reference maps.
- Access Incident Weather Conditions.
- Access Nearby Weather Conditions.
- Unlimited Global Weather Conditions using Waypoints.
Fires Pro ($14.99/year)
Yearly access to all the Basemaps along with yearly access to 4 BLM and USFS reference maps. Each reference map selection will last for 3 months at a time. After 3 months each reference map selection expires, then you can change that selection to any other reference map in the Fires Atlas.
- Access Incident Weather Conditions.
- 7 day free trial.
TO MANAGE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION:
- TURN OFF auto-renewal via the main Settings app: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098
- Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.
- Your iTunes Account will be charged at confirmation of purchase.
- Visit the following URL to view our Privacy Policy: http://www.livewaremedia.com/p/privacy-policy.html
- Visit the following URL for full terms of use: http://www.livewaremedia.com/p/terms-and-conditions.html
Living in California, this app is kind of critical
oaktown_mark
UPDATE: I got a "Developer Response" this morning telling me to check out the latest version of the app. The only problem is that the latest version is two months old and that's what I was running when the crashes on Launch started. This version of the app is NOT compatible with iOS 18, this was proven true on my iPhone 13 Pro and also on my new iPhone 16 Pro. I love this app and it's more straightforward than any other app of its kind that I've found. Please make it work again!And it's been great and reliable for several years. Until I updated my iPhone 13 Pro to iOS 18. Now the app crashes upon launching every time. It wasn't a hardware issue because the same issue persists in the new iPhone 16 Pro that I picked up and activated yesterday.I love this app, please make it work again!
Developer Response
Thank you for your feedback and we sincerely apologize for the frustrating experience with the crashes. We understand how important reliable wildfire information is, especially during active fire events. We've identified and resolved the crash issue in version 4.5.0. The problem was caused by changes to data formatting from our sources, which we've now addressed with improved error handling to prevent similar crashes in the future. We've also implemented additional stability improvements to ensure the app works reliably even when data sources change unexpectedly. Please try downloading the latest version from the App Store. If you continue to experience any issues, please contact us directly at support@livewaremedia.com and we'll work quickly to resolve them. We value your loyalty as a long-time user and want to earn back your trust. Reliable wildfire information is critical for safety, and we're committed to providing that service.
Invasive ads with recent update
StanleyB95
I’ve been using this app for a couple years and love it. I live in fire country and this app provides a needed service. I do not mind seeing ads in exchange for this service. But after a recent app update, I am now seeing invasive, full-screen ads that will not allow me to exit until they have completed the 5-second countdown. This is a serious problem and they need to update it to get rid of the invasive ads. When people are looking for vital safety information, they shouldn’t be forced to watch ads. Stick to the smaller ones that show up in the corners. I’m fine with those. Your users are here to view vital safety information. We are not playing a video game. Many people don’t have 5 seconds to waste while waiting for information about wildfires. I find this unsafe and disrespectful.
Developer Response
Thank you for your feedback. We want to clarify that this issue was resolved over a year ago. Our app no longer displays full-screen ads or any intrusive advertising whatsoever.Unfortunately, Apple continues to feature this outdated review despite the problem being fixed long ago. We have no control over which reviews Apple chooses to highlight, and it's frustrating for us as developers when old complaints that no longer apply are presented to new users as if they reflect the current experience.We encourage you to try the app again. You'll find it ad-free and focused entirely on delivering the safety information you need, when you need it.If your experience has improved, we'd be grateful if you'd consider updating your review. It helps counter Apple's decision to spotlight feedback that's no longer relevant.Thank you for supporting our mission to keep fire country communities informed and safe.
Accurate with great maps!
Driving machine 1
Very reliable data with easy to see maps.I love the color satellite maps. They are updated daily at a minimum. In the spring I could make out areas that had an abundance of green growth, as well as areas of the mountains still covered in snow. If a fire has a significant smoke impact, that is also visible on the satellite map. Details include cause of fire when known and size and containment percentages. Highly recommend this app!
The Sorry Demise of This App
JL-1940
The “Free” addition has Banner ads like EVERYONE else, BUT these characters have recently decided to ALSO add FULL PAGE ads with AUDIO!!!! But wait... there’s more! You can’t close the blaring full page ad for a required amount of time! Everyone else who has tried full page ads has dropped that poorly advised money making scheme. Why? FPAs even without sound are so annoying, you ultimately make less from the 90% of people who refuse to pay subscription fees and dump your app or at the very least will now use it far less (10 % usage?) than they used to. While you screw around waiting until your revenues go down, you’ve also lost mega customers who have already deleted your app.Get with it !!!
Developer Response
This review is over a year old and no longer reflects our app. We removed all full-page ads, audio ads, and intrusive advertising long ago. The app is now completely ad-free.It is disappointing and frankly harmful that Apple continues to feature outdated negative reviews that misrepresent the current state of our product. Featuring year-old complaints as if they are current amounts to publishing false information about our app to potential users. This damages our reputation and misleads consumers who rely on reviews to make informed decisions.We have addressed every concern raised in this review. The experience you described no longer exists.If you have used the app recently, you know this. If you haven't, we invite you to try it again. You will find a completely different product — one built to deliver critical safety information without interruption or annoyance.We respectfully ask that you update your review to reflect reality, and we call on Apple to stop featuring stale reviews that no longer apply. Continuing to spotlight false statements about a product is not fair to developers or users.
Thank you for making Fires your trusted companion for wildfire safety!
CalFire Aircraft List & Details
Stay informed about aerial firefighting operations with our new aircraft list and detailed information cards. Tap any CalFire aircraft on the globe to view real-time mission data including aircraft type, current speed, heading, and altitude. Access the complete list of active aircraft with a single tap to quickly find the information you need during critical operations.
Watchlist Location Alerts
Protect what matters most with custom location monitoring. Add up to 3 locations anywhere in the world and receive push notifications when wildfires are detected within your chosen radius. Set your alert distance from 25 to 500 miles for each location. Perfect for monitoring your home, family properties, or favorite outdoor destinations even when you're away.
Power Outage Mapping
Tap any outage polygon to see the number of affected customers, utility provider, and estimated restoration time. Stay informed about infrastructure impacts during fire emergencies.
Evacuation Zone Details
Quickly access critical evacuation information by tapping any evacuation zone on the map. View official evacuation orders and warnings with direct links to Genasys emergency maps showing the most up-to-date zone boundaries and safety instructions for your area.
Weather Watch & Warning Details
Enhanced weather alert system now includes detailed information for all active watches and warnings. Tap any alert to view complete descriptions and geographic boundaries to better understand weather conditions that could affect wildfire behavior.
Performance & Reliability
Improved aircraft tracking accuracy with real-time position updates. Enhanced map rendering performance for smoother globe interaction. Updated weather imagery for better visibility and modern appearance across all conditions.
We're committed to keeping you and your loved ones safe. If Fires has helped you stay informed, please consider leaving a review.
Stay safe,
The Fires Team
Version 4.7.0
The developer, Ryan Strouse, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Location
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Seller
Ryan Strouse
Size
57.3 MB
Category
News
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.5 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.5 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 15.5 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.5 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.4 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Location
This app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life.