# TAS Fires > Tasmanian bush fire information app with map and list views. (iPhone/iPad app by P4G Pty Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tas-fires/id583228610 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [P4G Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/296948831) - Category: News, Weather - Price: $0.99 - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 37 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2012-12-12 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tas-fires/id583228610/reviews.md ## What is TAS Fires? This is the original TAS Fires app and is designed to provide up to date information about bush fire data in Tasmania, Australia for iPhone, iPad and iPod users. The information is provided to you in both a searchable/sortable list and on a map to help the user understand which fires are of importance to them. The information can also be shared via social media/email and text. It utilises data from the Tasmanian Fire Service RSS feeds on fires, wind data from the Bureau of Meteorology with your current location provided by the iPhone GPS. Using this information the application is able to provide a list of fires showing the nearest ones first, helping you to understand your current situation. The information is reliant on both the accuracy of the iPhone GPS and the data recorded on the TFS's website. This application does not cache any data, so Internet access (either Wireless. 3G or LTE) is required to access the data. Be aware that while P4G has utilised "best efforts" to provide this information to you, it is not intended to replace other sources of information on the fire situation near you. Also remember that fire and weather can change quickly. All data is provided Copyright from the Tasmanian Fire Service and the Bureau of Meteorology. Follow P4G on twitter at P4G_Apps ## Key features - Real-time bush fire data for Tasmania - Searchable and sortable fire list - Fires displayed on an interactive map - Proximity-based fire prioritization - Location data via iPhone GPS - Data sharing via social media/email/text ## Chart rankings - #90 in Top Paid · News (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 28) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tas-fires/id583228610/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Worst fire app in Australia *2024-11-15* Terrible app Won’t load a list of fires !! wont load and list of warnings !!! Can see general position of fires on the map only, still cant see warnings 🤦‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ there is basically no useful information in this app for the public at all, other than a map that says wildfire is somewhere in the vicinity of a red flame!! There is no indication on the map of burnt area or fire direction for locals to keep an eye on and make sensible decisions to leave or not. its a terrible map interface… clucky almost unusable They need to take a leaf from the vic fires app its awesome easy to use easy to find warnings and extremely useful information Victoria learnt from 2009 seems Tasmania has a lot of learning to in regards to communicating useful, accurate information to the public. ### 2/5 — It’s not exactly accurate but still worth it. *2024-11-05* Not exactly what I expected, it does say you can see how many trucks are attending. But can’t see that in the app. Would also be good if we can set our own tone to the fire notifications ### 2/5 — It’s not exactly accurate *2024-06-15* Not exactly what I expected, it does say you can see what vehicles are going (or how many) ### 1/5 — Amateur hour design *2023-10-25* Important apps like this should be designed by developers who know what they’re doing. It’s not that hard or expensive get it done properly. ### 5/5 — Watch zones. *2023-10-18* They won’t or can’t be deleted. ### 3/5 — Could be better *2023-09-23* There are better apps but unfortunately this is it for Tasmania 🙁 ### 4/5 — Changes *2023-01-01* Working very well. It used to report despatched resources as number of appliances. Was a reasonable judge of severity. Not sure why was changed. ### 4/5 — Not working *2022-09-20* Has not been working for weeks now , have advised but still dead ### 5/5 — Tas Fires *2021-12-31* It used to show the area already burned shaded in red so we knew how far away the fire was to us but now it just shows the fire icon. Please put this feature back, it was the best. ### 2/5 — App not working properly *2021-10-27* This app not working very well with the new iOS 15.1 It keep crashing, I’ve remove the app and reinstall it, still crashing.. ## Frequently asked questions about TAS Fires ### What does the TAS Fires app do? This app provides up-to-date information about bush fire data in Tasmania, Australia. It presents this information in both a searchable/sortable list and on a map, helping users understand which fires are of importance to them and their proximity. ### How does the app determine fire proximity? The application utilizes your iPhone's GPS to determine your current location. It then uses this information, along with data from the Tasmanian Fire Service RSS feeds and wind data from the Bureau of Meteorology, to provide a list of fires showing the nearest ones first. ### Is this app free to use? Yes, the application is free to use. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, providing users with direct access to fire information. ### What information sources does the app use? The app relies on data from the Tasmanian Fire Service RSS feeds for fire information and wind data from the Bureau of Meteorology. Your current location is provided by the iPhone GPS. All data is provided with copyright from these services. ### Do I need an internet connection to use the app? Yes, an internet connection is required to access the data. The application does not cache any data, so you will need Wireless, 3G, or LTE access to view the most current fire information. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.2 — 2025-12-26 This version fixes a few things to make it look better in iOS 26. It also adds the ability to send a lat long of an incident to ForeFlight. ### 4.1.2 — 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". - we have moved wind warnings to the warnings page. Any issues or questions, please reach out to support@p4g.biz. ### 4.1.0 — 2023-10-13 fixes a number of small bugs that have crept into the app. ### 4.0.3 — 2023-01-13 Fixes a crash when you try to select a new rain radar. ### 4.0.2 — 2022-10-13 We have bought back the fire boundaries for incidents reported. ## Apps similar to TAS Fires | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bushfires in Queensland](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bushfires-in-queensland/id1487866801) | 1.0 (1) | Free | News | | [TasALERT](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasalert/id6615065687) | — | Free | News | | [Pulse Tasmania](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulse-tasmania/id6475146962) | — | Free | News | | [The Examiner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-examiner/id1567231692) | — | Free | News | | [The Advocate](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-advocate/id1587920733) | 3.0 (3) | Free | News | | [AAP News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aap-news/id1590501558) | — | Free | News | ## More apps by P4G Pty Ltd - [MelbWinds](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melbwinds/id322633434) - [HobartWinds](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobartwinds/id325878018) - [VIC Fires](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vic-fires/id348142406) - [NSW Fires](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nsw-fires/id350111353) - [SA Fires](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sa-fires/id352740821) - [QLD Fires](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qld-fires/id576245922) All apps by P4G Pty Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/296948831 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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