# QLD Fires

> Queensland fire information, mapping, and real-time updates. (iPhone/iPad app by P4G Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qld-fires/id576245922 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [P4G Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/296948831)
- Category: News, Weather
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 70 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-11-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qld-fires/id576245922/reviews.md

## What is QLD Fires?

The QLD Fires application is designed to provide information on current fires within the state of Queensland Australia.  The information is displayed in a list or map view to enable the user to understand how far the fire is from a user.

The application also maps current wind and satellite "hotspot" data to try and provide as much information as possible.

It utilises fire information from the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service, wind information from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and Satellite "Hot Spots" from Geoscience Australia.

## Key features

- Current fire information
- List and map view
- Distance estimation
- Wind data mapping
- Satellite hotspot data
- Real-time updates

## Chart rankings

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

## Recent user reviews (10 of 70)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qld-fires/id576245922/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Very annoyed

*2026-06-25, version 4.1.6*

I have gotten over 50 of the same notifications for the same warning which was issued at 9:16am. I am writing this review at 10:40pm.
WTF.

### 4/5 — Non stop of same notification

*2026-06-25*

I love this app, but just after lunch today a notification that came through just after 9:00am started coming through again about every five minutes.  It is nearly 7:30pm and they are still coming through.  Will have to turn the app off tonight to get some sleep.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2026-02-21, version 4.1.6*

Worth the $2. Very handy and informative.

### 4/5 — Mr Chris

*2026-02-20, version 4.1.6*

Should be able to see Road Rescue And all others blocked out as per your selection

### 5/5 — Qld Fires

*2025-11-05, version 4.1.4*

Since I just downloaded it yesterday, it's still early days, but so far, this fire position app looks pretty spot on. We'll see how it performs over time!

### 1/5 — Super buggy

*2025-10-21, version 4.1*

Won’t load the pixels on map. Freezes on each screen. Used to work but doesn’t anymore

### 5/5 — Thank you

*2025-10-10, version 4.1*

Followed our bush fire and was kept informed

### 2/5 — Good concept… but needs work

*2025-10-03, version 4.0.3*

The app does a good job of bringing information to one place, however is extremely unstable and slow. In most cases, I’m needing to force quit the app up to 3-4 times before it loads correctly. Then when it does load, the app is extremely slow, just pressing the back button from a fire can take up to 20-30 seconds before the action happens. It would also be nice if Aircraft could be displayed like ‘Bushfire.io’ does. As well as wind particles instead of the indication arrows. The wind particles give a much better indication of fire behaviour.

### 4/5 — Mr Cris

*2025-08-23, version 4.0.3*

Should only be able to see Road Rescue And all others blocked out

### 3/5 — Back button not working

*2024-11-08, version 4.0.3*

Hi. Anywhere there’s a back button it won’t work. Settings, more info etc, back button does nothing. I have to go out and back in to get back to main screen.

## Frequently asked questions about QLD Fires

### What does the QLD Fires app do?

The QLD Fires app provides real-time information about current fires in Queensland, Australia. It displays fire locations on a list or map, allowing users to understand their proximity to fires. The app also integrates wind and satellite hotspot data for a comprehensive view.

### What are the key features of QLD Fires?

Key features include viewing current fire information, displaying fires in both list and map formats, estimating distances from fires, mapping current wind data, and showing satellite 'hotspot' data. It utilizes official data from the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service, Bureau of Meteorology, and Geoscience Australia.

### Is QLD Fires free to use?

Yes, the QLD Fires application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

### What information sources does QLD Fires use?

The app sources its fire information from the Queensland Fire and Rescue Service. Wind information is provided by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, and satellite 'hotspot' data comes from Geoscience Australia.

### Who is the target audience for QLD Fires?

This app is designed for anyone living in or visiting Queensland, Australia, who needs to be aware of current fire situations. It's particularly useful for individuals concerned about their proximity to active fires and seeking official updates.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.6 — 2025-12-24

Fixed a few things to help with appearance in iOS 26.

### 4.1.4 — 2025-10-28

Brought back fire history

### 4.1.3 — 2025-10-24

This fixes the issue with the BOM Radar

### 4.1 — 2025-10-10

This version fixes some slow performance around the showing of Satellite hotspots on the google maps.

### 4.0.3 — 2024-07-19

This version includes a number of updates.
- incident notifications are now stored in the app and can be found under your watch zones.  We keep 3 days of notifications.
- we have brought back Google Maps as an option.  If you want to lock it in, go to the settings and select "Google Maps".

Any issues or questions, please reach out to support@p4g.biz.

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