Fires: Wildfire News and Atlas

Wildfire and Public Land Maps

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

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

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    11K Ratings

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

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

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  • 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.
  • Languages
    • English
  • Age Rating
    4+
  • In-App Purchases
    Yes
  • Copyright
    • © 2025 Ryan Strouse