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Watch Duty: Wildfire & Floods

Watch Duty: Wildfire & Floods

Fire & Flood Maps and Alerts

50K ratings
706 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 10, 2021
  • August 25, 2026

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Developer

Sherwood Forestry Service, Inc.
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Get real-time wildfire information and alerts powered by a dedicated team of first responders and reporters. Receive immediate updates on fire perimeters, evacuation orders, and firefighting efforts, going beyond delayed government alerts to keep you informed and safe.

✓Real-time wildfire maps
✓Push notifications for nearby fires
✓Active fire perimeters
✓Evacuation order alerts
✓Air tanker flight tracker
✓Satellite hotspot data
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Watch Duty. Based on 50K reviews and a 4.9/5 average, it highlights the 14 positives and 3 negatives reviewers mention most about this News app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Incredible resource
  • 🚀Reliable
  • 🚀Invaluable
  • 🚀Accurate and timely updates
  • 👍User-friendly
  • 👍Comprehensive information
  • 👍Helpful during emergencies
  • 👍Indispensable
  • 👍Crucial tool
  • 👍Life-saving
  • 👍Excellent app
  • 👍Fantastic app
  • 👍Impressive and well-done
  • 👍Informative

Negative things

  • 🐛Incorrect fire location information
  • 🐛Notifications not working properly
  • 🐛Notifications need to be louder
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What's New in Watch Duty

2026.8.19

August 25, 2026

This release includes various improvements and fixes.

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$24.991 Year
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Charts

Top Free

🥉 3

News

The app has maintained its position at 3 recently.

Last updated on August 26, 2026.

Top Grossing

📈 7+2

News

This app rose +2 positions in News chart.

Last updated on August 26, 2026.

Top Free

📈 78+2

Global

This app rose +2 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on August 26, 2026.

User reviews

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A lifesaver

The perfect guide to wildfires. Everyone should have Watch Duty.
Miller SvobodaMiller Svoboda

Not helpful

Huge fire in the canyon near my home yesterday and there are no updates today. The app still shows 20% contained but zero updates in 22 hours.
Bash-MobileBash-Mobile

Life saver app in SoCal

Thanks for developing this and maintaining this app. Great and noble service.
ArunaMageshArunaMagesh

‼️Only app that is fire and pm2.5 real time‼️

‼️Only app that is fire and pm2.5 real time‼️

I have many apps that monitor fires and air quality and there was a fire 10 miles from here and none of the other apps changed their "GOOD" air status to "WARNING UNHEALTHY" and there was no fire depicted on their map
Smarty ReviewSmarty Review

Thank you

This is an invaluable tool. Thank you. Donating now.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Incorrect fire location information

Bug

Notifications not working properly

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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to report errors in fire location

Feature

Option to narrow notification range by miles

Feature

Ability to view earlier/past fires

Feature

Dark mode option

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Ability to adjust notification tone

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FAQ

What does Watch Duty do?

Watch Duty provides real-time wildfire mapping and alert services. It is powered by a team of trained professionals, including firefighters and first responders, who monitor radio scanners and other sources to deliver up-to-the-minute information on wildfires, firefighting efforts, and evacuation orders.

What are the key features of Watch Duty?

Key features include real-time wildfire maps, push notifications for nearby fires, active fire perimeters, wind speed and direction, evacuation orders and shelter information, and an air attack and air tanker flight tracker. It also displays infrared satellite hotspots and allows users to save locations for quick access.

Is Watch Duty free to use?

Yes, the core service of Watch Duty is free of charge and free of advertising or sponsorship. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, they offer an optional $25/year membership that grants access to special features as a token of appreciation for supporters.

What devices is Watch Duty compatible with?

Based on the provided information, the app is available on Apple devices, as indicated by the reference to Apple's terms of use. Specific compatibility details regarding operating system versions would typically be found on the app store listing.

How does Watch Duty provide information faster than government alerts?

Watch Duty's advantage lies in its dedicated team of active and retired firefighters, dispatchers, and first responders who actively monitor radio scanners and other direct sources around the clock. This human-powered vetting process allows for more immediate updates compared to official government alerts, which can sometimes experience delays.