# Wildfire Info — MODIS/VIIRS, Inciweb, CAL FIRE

> Global wildfire and burn activity tracker with satellite data and weather forecasts. (iPhone/iPad app by David Gross.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-info/id1035221813 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Gross](https://appshunter.io/developer/922822485)
- Category: Weather, News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 31 App Store ratings · 36 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-07-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-info/id1035221813/reviews.md

## What is Wildfire Info?

Disclaimer: This unofficial app does not represent any government agency and is not affiliated with any government agency. The sources of the data are the publicly accessible sources listed below.

Browse current wildfire and prescribed burn activity throughout all of the world.

Active Wildfire Perimeter data from NIFC WFIGS. Tagged by state, search by name, and filter by acres burned. WFIGS stands for the Wildland Fire Interagency Geospatial Services (WFIGS) Group. NIFC stands for the National Interagency Fire Center. NIFC WFIGS Source URLs: https://www.nifc.gov/ with data hosted at https://data-nifc.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/nifc::wfigs-current-interagency-fire-perimeters/about 

NASA MODIS and VIIRS satellite instruments data: Thermal hotspot maps by region show wildfire activity in the past 48 hours. See hotspot info including fire radiance power, brightness temperature, and confidence. NASA MODIS/VIIRS Source URL: https://firms.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov/active_fire/ . MODIS stands for Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer. VIIRS stands for Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite.

InciWeb & CAL FIRE active fire maps: hot-link to the corresponding official incident webpage. Inciweb Source URL: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/ , CAL FIRE Source URL: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents

CHP (California Highway Patrol): Incidents in the past 3 hours related to fires are filtered out separately, all traffic incidents are included viewable by last 1 or 3 hours.CHP Source URL: https://cad.chp.ca.gov/Traffic.aspx

Lookup current hyper-local weather conditions, including temperature, wind and gust conditions, and local forecasts anywhere in the USA, Canada, or Australia using map quick lookup or, for USA, search: Detailed NWS Forecast, Hourly Forecast, Grid Data Forecast, and Summary Forecast. Data is from the NWS, NOAA, Government of Canada, and Government of Australia. NWS/NOAA Source URL: https://forecast.weather.gov/, Government of Canada Weather Source URL: https://weather.gc.ca/, Government of Australia Weather Source URL: http://www.bom.gov.au/

Wildfire Situation Reports section with mirrored PDFs from NIFC. NIFC Source URL: https://www.nifc.gov 

NESDIS GOES 16/17 Satellite Animations show wildfire smoke plumes, drought conditions, etc. from the satellite's perspective. NESDIS GOES Source URL: https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov. NESDIS stands for National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service. GOES stands for 
Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite.

A Recent Wildfire News section: find news from 1,700+ cited sources quickly on a map or in a table view tagged by state alphabetically. Set up your own custom state feed with the state toggles. Quickly lookup news source homepages near specific fires.
 
Map Measurement Tool added to the Map Tools Side Menu. Measure distance and area.

Premium users: View 250m resolution true color images from NASA GIBS (Global Imagery Browse Service). Images are available back to Jan. 1 2007. Worldwide coverage.

Premium Users: Lookup a driving route to any fire or hotspot with Google or Apple Maps directions Universal Links. Save your preferred Directions Provider in the App Settings.

There is a section for wildfire-related US government Twitter accounts viewable by map by approximate location or sorted into national and state sources in a table view. Twitter Source URLs: https://twitter.com

User-Submitted Fire Map feature: map-based wildfire-related chatter. Photos are allowed. Posts and replies are anonymous; no account needed.

Information is posted as soon as it becomes available from WFIGS, NIFC, NASA, InciWeb, CAL FIRE, CHP, NESDIS, NOAA, NWS, Government of Canada, and Government of Australia.
This app is not affiliated with any government agency.

Terms of Use: https://davidgrossapps.com/terms/tos-wildfire-info.html

Privacy Policy: https://davidgrossapps.com/privacy-policy.html

## Key features

- Global wildfire and prescribed burn maps
- MODIS/VIIRS thermal hotspot data
- Inciweb & CAL FIRE incident links
- Hyper-local weather forecasts (USA, Canada, Australia)
- Wildfire news aggregation
- Satellite smoke plume animations
- Map measurement tool

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wildfire Info Premium | $0.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 36)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-info/id1035221813/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Old app needs updated

*2024-08-01, version 4.8*

Interface is basic and old school. Needs a redesign to stay modern. Since other much more modern and frequently updated apps with the same functionality always exist, it’s better to avoid this one - it’s not supported and should probably be retired.

### 1/5 — Wildfire info

*2024-05-19, version 4.7.1*

Still getting run time errors it never lasted this long I guess it’s time to move on and delete it will be using watch duty for fire info now. This has not been updated for over 3 years not good.

### 2/5 — Wildfire info

*2024-05-14*

Still getting run time errors it never lasted this long I guess it’s time to move on and delete it

### 1/5 — Not updated anymore

*2024-04-19, version 4.7.1*

App doesn’t seem to be managed anymore, fires are rarely shown or updated. Used to be a great resource and now is useless.

### 3/5 — Information not current

*2023-08-20, version 4.7.1*

Perhaps lack of information on the ground limits the ability of any such app to provide current information on fire perimeter, but it would be helpful (particularly for those with family members in or near an impacted area) to have some idea of the present size, growth of a fire, and how much of a threat a fire poses to any certain area. The fire perimeter information hasn’t been updated in nearly 10 hours. A fire can cover a lot of ground in that time.

### 1/5 — The app unfortunately does not hold record

*2022-11-17, version 4.7.1*

This app is horrible it is about whenever I try to make a fire go into a place it never updates the wildfires that makes the app bad take it off who needs an app with it I think it reminds me of Wikipedia not encyclopedia but if you can’t delete it just add more wildfires to the app this is reticules I can’t handle it anymore

### 1/5 — Useless

*2021-08-31, version 4.7*

The map will not display.
Shows pins and thats all, nothing more.
Using IOS 12.4.1.

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2021-07-24, version 4.6*

Living in a drought area of California where wildfires have happened, I check this site at least twice daily.  Thanks for making me feel more secure.

### 5/5 — Great way to stay informed of the fires within ones surroundings.

*2020-09-23, version 3.8*

Minimalistic app, providing the MODIS and CAL Fire and other useful maps.

### 2/5 — Info incomplete

*2020-08-26, version 3.6*

While this looks like a good app, it’s very inconsistent. Many fire perimeter maps are not available. That should be the most important item to show.

## Frequently asked questions about Wildfire Info

### What kind of information does this app provide?

This app provides real-time information on active wildfire and prescribed burn activity worldwide. It includes data from sources like NIFC WFIGS for active perimeters, NASA MODIS/VIIRS for thermal hotspots, and links to Inciweb and CAL FIRE incidents. It also offers hyper-local weather forecasts and wildfire news.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include browsing global wildfire perimeters, viewing thermal hotspot maps from NASA satellites, accessing official incident pages, checking hyper-local weather conditions and forecasts for the USA, Canada, and Australia, and reading aggregated wildfire news. A map measurement tool is also available.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a range of features for monitoring wildfire activity and weather. There are also premium user options available, which unlock additional features such as viewing 250m resolution true color images from NASA GIBS.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The provided description does not specify exact compatibility details for operating systems (e.g., iOS, Android) or specific device models. However, it is designed for mobile use, implying compatibility with smartphones and tablets.

### Who would find this app most useful?

This app is useful for anyone needing to track wildfire activity, including emergency responders, firefighters, researchers studying fire behavior, and individuals living in or concerned about areas affected by wildfires. It's also valuable for those interested in weather patterns related to fires.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.8.2 — 2025-01-24

- Updated to handle the in-app purchase subscription through Apple StoreKit2.

### 4.8.1 — 2024-08-12

- Fix for some MODIS & VIIRS tables / views not loading.

### 4.8 — 2024-07-29

- Removed Air Quality data
- Removed some Situation Reports

### 4.7.1 — 2021-10-14

- Fix for start-up crash on iPad mini 6th generation
- Fixes for In-App Purchase subscription check-out and restore process
- Premium features unlocked for all iOS 12.4 users

### 4.7 — 2021-08-25

- Added specific maps for US states, Canadian provinces, Australian territories, and major countries when viewing MODIS & VIIRS hotspot maps or PM2.5/PM10 air quality maps.
- Canadian & Australian weather added throughout app when applicable.
- Toggle Blue Map Tools Marker setting added to the App Settings page.
- Two-day MODIS & VIIRS hotspot detection counts added for specific states/provinces/territories/countries.
- Fix for map jumping on various screens.
- No longer have to hard reset the app after purchasing or restoring a Premium subscription
- Premium users: Fix for numerous bugs in the "General Weather Lookup" section. It has been renamed "Weather Lookup - USA, Canada, Australia".

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