# Fire Detector Europe — On the lookout for wildfires!

> On the lookout for wildfires! (iPhone/iPad app by Stefan Versleeuwen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-detector-europe/id6787390323 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stefan Versleeuwen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787390325)
- Category: News, Travel
- Price: $0.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch
- Released: 2026-07-06
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-detector-europe/id6787390323/reviews.md

## What is Fire Detector Europe?

Fire Detector Europe helps you stay informed about recent wildfire activity across Europe with a clear, interactive map and up-to-date fire detection data.

See where fires have recently been detected, explore affected areas, and quickly understand what is happening near your location or anywhere across Europe.

Key features:
• Live wildfire detection data across Europe
• Interactive, location-aware map
• Fire intensity and time-based filters
• Satellite imagery when zooming into affected areas
• Clear indication of recent fire activity
• Quickly check wildfire activity near your current location
• Simple, focused interface designed for fast access to information

Whether you’re at home, travelling, camping, or simply want to keep an eye on wildfire activity across Europe, Fire Detector Europe gives you an easy way to stay informed.

Privacy first.
No account required. No in-app purchases. No ads. No subscriptions.

## Chart rankings

- #90 in Top Paid · News (US App Store)


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2026-08-22

Version 1.5
• Automatically refreshes the user’s location when the app opens, if location access is enabled.
• The user location arrow now points in the direction the iPhone is facing.
• Added a subtle manual refresh button when no fire area is selected.
• Added a refined loading animation while fire areas are being fetched.

### 1.4 — 2026-07-19

Various GUI interface optimizations for the comprehensibility of the information.

### 1.3 — 2026-07-15

What’s New
- A new Settings screen keeps wildfire information clear and focused.  
- Personalize location, fire intensity, history, and light/dark mode.  
- Choose your preferred maps app and open wildfire locations instantly.  
- Quickly access relevant news coverage for specific wildfires when available.

### 1.2 — 2026-07-13

1.2
Native iPad support.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-07-10

Look Around has been improved and now also searches for available street-level views around a fire area.

## More apps by Stefan Versleeuwen

- [Meat-ly](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meat-ly/id6787662216)
- [GeoLens: AR Compass](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geolens-ar-compass/id6788064178)
- [Caravan Buddy](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caravan-buddy/id6789572525)

All apps by Stefan Versleeuwen: https://appshunter.io/developer/6787390325

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