# Fires Near Me Australia

> Australian bush fire warnings and incident information from fire agencies. (iPhone/iPad app by NSW Rural Fire Service.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fires-near-me-australia/id406270824 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NSW Rural Fire Service](https://appshunter.io/developer/370891830)
- Category: Utilities, Weather
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 40 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-12-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fires-near-me-australia/id406270824/reviews.md

## What is Fires Near Me Australia?

The app for bush fire warnings and incident information using data from participating fire agencies in Australia.
 
This app has been developed by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS). The NSW RFS recommends users of the app do not rely solely on the information provided in the app. In an emergency always rely on other communication channels such as websites, information lines and local radio. Check your state or territory’s fire agency website for more details.

## Key features

- Bush fire warnings
- Incident information
- Data from fire agencies
- Real-time updates
- Australian coverage

## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fires-near-me-australia/id406270824/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent. Covers all of Australia

*2026-01-28*

This app does an excellent job of pulling together all of the information from all states and territories. It seems that the way the details are presented varies between states (who would have thought it!) but the top level presentation is consistent. The details in the current Victorian fires is superb, with detailed instructions for the worst areas on survival techniques. If this were a paid app I would buy it, as it is free it is a no brained!

### 2/5 — Needs to be much better

*2026-01-10*

It's good that alerts can be set without creating an account. Thank-you.

However, the app is stuck in the 2000's for basic functionality. For an app with years of development and so critical for rural lives, it needs more careful thought on what people need to stay safe.

So much more needs to be done. A couple of easy suggestions: A single black burnt area conveys too little information. Just showing all the updates to the burnt area in an cycled animation would be a powerful addition, eg like a rain radar image cycling through changes to the area with timestamps. Without any fancy analysis, this would be incredibly helpful to see the historical direction and velocity of the fire. notwithstanding updates to burn areas are not on regular intervals. eg, it could be made to work by adjusting the animation proportionally to the times of the updates.

Alerts also need more flexibility. It would be helpful for have multiple alerts levels for wider ranges. eg all alerts for 30km out, but critical alerts for 5-10k away. However, by forcing critical alerts for every watch area, you are forced to check and ignore critical alerts a long way away or only set alerts for nearby.

### 1/5 — Poor updating and poor management of this app in general

*2024-12-04*

This app is the worst state in Australia for keeping its info updated. For an app that people in rural Australia rely on for info, the updating is slow to the point of being days behind the actual fire. I use the Victorian one as I am close to the border. It even includes area affected by the fire. I thought the royal commission into the fires would have resolved this issue but I was disappointed. Shame on the government for not making this a federal app…. As it stands it is slow and unreliable. The radio for RFS is a much better source of information than this pile of garbage.

### 3/5 — Distance setting

*2024-11-13*

Agree with all the reviews re resolved etc, and when trying to set watch zone distance max is 50Km’s not matter what I set I’m getting notifications all over Australia? . And when looking at notifications that pop up not matter how many I open and look at ie,all over Australia,when I close the all it still has the notifications symbol ?

### 3/5 — Annoying “Resolved’ notifications

*2024-01-03*

As at least one other person has remarked in the ‘incident resolved’ popup when tapping on a notification from this app. I’m getting the same things (and the Hazards Near Me NSW app has suddenly started doing the same thing, too). That reviewer also commented on this app behaviour substantially undermining the usefulness of the app, and needs to be fixed. The information panel for incidents do in fact show that they are still active.

### 4/5 — Useful

*2023-12-26*

The only issue is when I get notifications in my watch zone, I immediately open the notification only to be told it has been resolved, looks like a bug, the app is otherwise very good.

### 3/5 — Great concept, but has some issues

*2023-11-14*

I love the idea of this app and really hope it can be further developed to address the issue everyone is mentioning - alerts come in only to be advised they have been resolved immediately. Hopefully it can be resolved, as I really want to be able to rely on this app.

### 5/5 — Please fix the issue

*2023-11-07*

This is a great app but I would just like to say that it stopped working since last night and now all the fires won’t pop up please fix this because there are bush fires in my area and I need to keep an eye on them

### 3/5 — Different suggestion

*2023-10-25*

I’m not having the false notification issue, although it’s obviously true for many people. I have other suggestions/issues…

The majority of fires on my map seem to be small incidents that happened days ago, that stay on the map for over a week. The more recent incidents potentially won’t get noticed due to these.

It’s also a little bit annoying to have the map reset every time I open it. It is always closely zoomed in on my current location rather than a broaderview. And it resets from satellite image to plain map.

### 2/5 — Notifications resolved as soon as sent

*2023-10-06*

Great idea but..
Most times, as soon as I get a notification of a fire in my watch zones, and I click on it, it says it’s resolved - and this is often within 1 min that I check!
So why send the notification? This is not a one off, has happened at least 5 times in a week. I’ve checked immediately and been resolved. Encourages turning off alerts.

## Frequently asked questions about Fires Near Me Australia

### What is Fires Near Me Australia?

Fires Near Me Australia is a utility app that provides bush fire warnings and incident information from participating fire agencies across Australia. It aims to keep users informed about active fire events.

### Is Fires Near Me Australia free to use?

Yes, Fires Near Me Australia is available for free. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the app's core features.

### What devices is Fires Near Me Australia available on?

Fires Near Me Australia is available on devices with an age rating of 4+. Specific platform compatibility (iOS/Android) is not detailed but it is a mobile application.

### How often is Fires Near Me Australia updated?

The app was last updated on June 11, 2025, with version 6.5.0. This indicates active development and regular updates to ensure data accuracy and functionality.

### What is the user sentiment for Fires Near Me Australia?

User sentiment appears to be mixed, with the app holding a 1.0-star rating based on 3 reviews. This suggests potential areas for improvement based on user feedback.

### Does Fires Near Me Australia provide emergency alerts?

The app provides bush fire warnings and incident information, which can serve as alerts for fire events. However, users are advised not to rely solely on the app in emergencies.

### Can I rely solely on Fires Near Me Australia during an emergency?

No, the NSW Rural Fire Service recommends users do not rely solely on the information provided in the app. In an emergency, always use other communication channels like websites, information lines, and local radio.

### Who developed Fires Near Me Australia?

Fires Near Me Australia was developed by the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS). This indicates the app is backed by an official fire agency.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.6.1 — 2026-07-14

Bug fixes

### 6.6.0 — 2026-07-09

Bug fixes and updates to various feeds.

### 6.5.0 — 2025-06-11

New Features:

- Switched from drawer menu to bottom tab navigation for easier access
- Notification list now shows status indicators (New, Read, Resolved) so you know which alerts need attention

Bug Fixes:

- Fixed duplicate notification registration for some users

### 6.1.0 — 2023-07-25

Introducing Fires Near Me Australia - a comprehensive tool for staying aware of bush fire threats across the nation using information sourced directly from fire and emergency services.

We've made several new enhancements, including:

- Australian Warnings System: All warnings are displayed using the Australian Warning System of Advice, Watch and Act, and Emergency Warning, meaning no matter where you live or travel, you have a consistent experience.
- Interactive Maps: You can see where fires are happening and their current status on a dynamic map of Australia.
- Incident Updates: We use data sourced directly from fire and emergency services to show bush fires across all states and territories, to help you with decision-making and travel planning.
- Personalised Alerts & Notifications: Now, it's easy to set up, modify, and save Watch Zones, tailoring alerts for regions you value most and receive updates and warnings instantly on your device.
- Share Information: Share warnings instantly via text message, social media, email, or other channels.

Our team is continuously working to refine and expand the app's features. Stay connected for future updates as we broaden the scope of covered hazards.

This app has been developed by the NSW Rural Fire Service with the support and assistance of fire and emergency services across Australia.

### 3.0.0 — 2017-09-23

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Bug fixes and a new, clear design for a better user experience.

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