# WAFires

> Western Australia bushfire alerts and information for iPhone and iPad. (iPhone/iPad app by P4G Pty Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wafires/id1539571750 (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 · 30 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-11-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wafires/id1539571750/reviews.md

## What is WAFires?

This application is designed to provide up to date information about bush fire data in Western Australia, for iPhone and iPad users.

It utilises data from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (WA) data 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 DFES website. 

This application does not cache any fire data, so Internet access (either Wireless. 3G or GPRS) 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.

© Government of Western Australia (Department of Fire and Emergency Services). For current information go to www.emergency.wa.gov.au

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## Key features

- Real-time bushfire data for Western Australia
- Uses GPS for current location
- Lists nearest fires first
- Integrates DFES data feeds
- Includes wind data from Bureau of Meteorology

## Chart rankings

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

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wafires/id1539571750/reviews.md

### 5/5 — best app

*2026-01-07*

love it keeps everyone up to date

### 1/5 — Constructive criticism

*2024-10-31*

Have a look at Vic emergency app, that’s what you want to strive to achieve in terms of simplicity, alerts, info, action to take
This is seriously outdated and inefficient

### 1/5 — Needs an update

*2023-10-17*

App has slowed down severely this season.

### 4/5 — Vehicles on Scene

*2022-10-21*

I have just got this app but I am unable to see the number or trucks responding to the job and what trucks are on scene

### 4/5 — Filter for notifications required

*2022-04-28*

Thanks for this great app. It’s one of the best I found so far. But if I can recommend an improvement: it would be great to be able to filter notifications. It’s winter and every time somebody in my neighbourhood is doing a burn-off The app is sending a warning. Im getting dozens of warnings every day that are just meaningless.
Even during summer I’m getting warnings for car-crashes or for house fires in the city. 
To avoid this the app should have a filter function that allows me to only get notified about the type of events that I’m interested in.

## Frequently asked questions about WAFires

### What is WAFires?

WAFires is an application designed to provide up-to-date information about bushfires in Western Australia for iPhone and iPad users. It utilizes data from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) and the Bureau of Meteorology.

### How much does WAFires cost?

WAFires is a paid application, available for $0.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to its features.

### Does WAFires have ads?

No, WAFires does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience.

### What devices support WAFires?

WAFires is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for Apple's iOS ecosystem.

### How often is WAFires updated?

The latest version of WAFires is 2.2, last updated on December 26, 2025. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app aims to provide current information.

### Does WAFires require an internet connection?

Yes, WAFires requires an internet connection (Wireless, 3G, or GPRS) to access the latest fire data. It does not cache fire information.

### What is the age rating for WAFires?

WAFires has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating indicates general appropriateness for children and adults.

### Where does WAFires get its data?

WAFires uses data feeds from the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) for fire information and the Bureau of Meteorology for wind data. Your iPhone's GPS provides your current location.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2025-12-26

Some minor changes to the user interface to make it look better with iOS 26.  Also includes the ability to send the incident location to ForeFlight.

### 2.1.3 — 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.

### 1.3.2 — 2024-05-21

This version helps to identify the types of incidents more accurately.

### 1.3.1 — 2024-05-19

Fixes the lack of data coming through from the feed.

### 1.3.0 — 2024-05-18

This version caters for the chases in the data feeds provided by DFES.  Hopefully it all works seamlessly, otherwise we might have some late nights.

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