# Wildfire Map & Smoke Tracker — Fire alert, AQI & forecast

> Wildfire and smoke map with fire detection, air quality, and alerts. (iPhone/iPad app by heekyung moon.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-map-and-smoke-tracker/id6780142834 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [heekyung moon](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779193748)
- Category: Weather, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 52 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-06-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-map-and-smoke-tracker/id6780142834/reviews.md

## What is Wildfire Map & Smoke Tracker?

Smoke in the sky? Find out in seconds which fires are actually burning near you — and whether the air is safe to breathe.

Wildfire Map & Smoke Tracker turns NASA FIRMS satellite detections and live PM2.5 readings into one clear answer: how close, how bad, and what to do next.

ACTIVE FIRES, NEAREST FIRST
• Every satellite-detected fire around you, with distance, intensity, and detection confidence
• Live fire map with distance bands, so you can read the threat at a glance

SMOKE & AIR QUALITY
• PM2.5 from the monitor nearest you — clearly labeled as a station reading or a forecast model
• 48-hour smoke forecast for your location

ALERTS FOR THE PLACES THAT MATTER
• Save your home, family, or commute route — get a push the moment a NEW fire is detected within your chosen radius
• NEW: optional daily morning smoke outlook — today's air picture plus the cleanest window to be outside
• "Best time to go out" card for planning runs, walks, and kids' outdoor time
• All notifications are off by default — you choose exactly what to enable

BE READY, NOT SCARED
• Protection guide: when to wear an N95/P100, when to ventilate, and how to clean indoor air
• Readiness checklist: go-bag, documents, defensible space, evacuation plan, and pets

Fire and smoke data come from satellites and sensors and can lag real conditions. This app is not an emergency service — always follow official evacuation orders.

## Key features

- Active fire detection with distance and intensity
- Live fire map with threat visualization
- Real-time PM2.5 air quality readings
- Customizable alerts for nearby fires
- Fire safety and protection guidance
- Readiness checklist for emergencies

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildfire-map-and-smoke-tracker/id6780142834/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Bad first impression

*2026-08-12*

The app didn’t load properly. Ads worked though!

**Developer response:** Thank you for reporting this — you found a real bug, and I'm sorry it was your first impression. If one of the data requests stalls, the screen keeps spinning instead of timing out and telling you what happened. Ads load separately, which is why those still appeared. I'm adding proper timeouts and a visible retry so it fails honestly instead of hanging. Thanks for taking the time to write it up.

### 1/5 — Keine Funktion, nur Werbung

*2026-07-04*

Völlig inhaltslos, zeigt keine Brände, Karte funktioniert nicht. Keine Daten vorhanden, trotz aktuellen Ealdbränden im Empordan und Südfrankreich.

**Developer response:** Danke für Ihr Feedback und entschuldigen Sie die Probleme. Wir haben ein Update veröffentlicht, das das Laden der Brand- und Rauchdaten sowie die Kartenanzeige verbessert. Bitte aktualisieren Sie die App — die aktuellen Daten sollten jetzt korrekt erscheinen. Falls es weiter hakt, melden Sie sich gern über die App-Store-Seite.

## Frequently asked questions about Wildfire Map & Smoke Tracker

### What is the age rating for Wildfire & Smoke Map?

Wildfire & Smoke Map has an age rating of 17+. This is determined by the app store based on content and features.

### Does Wildfire & Smoke Map have ads?

Yes, Wildfire & Smoke Map contains advertisements. As it is a free application, ads are used to support its development and maintenance.

### How often is Wildfire & Smoke Map updated?

The app was last updated on June 24, 2026, with version 1.0. Future updates will likely occur to improve features and data accuracy.

### What devices is Wildfire & Smoke Map available on?

Wildfire & Smoke Map is currently available for iPhone devices. Support for other platforms may be considered in future releases.

### How does Wildfire & Smoke Map show active fires?

It displays active fires near you, ordered by proximity, with details on distance, intensity, and confidence, powered by NASA FIRMS satellite detections.

### Can I get alerts from Wildfire & Smoke Map?

Yes, you can save locations like your home or a route and receive push notifications when a new fire is detected nearby.

### What kind of preparedness information does Wildfire & Smoke Map offer?

It includes a protection guide on when to wear respiratory protection, ventilate, or clean indoor air, as well as a readiness checklist for emergency preparedness.

### Is Wildfire & Smoke Map an emergency service?

No, Wildfire & Smoke Map is not an emergency service. It shows satellite and sensor data with latency and users should always follow official evacuation orders.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.9 — 2026-08-21

• New: an optional daily smoke forecast alert — each morning, see the day's air outlook and the cleanest window to head outside.
• Smoke readings now come from a live air-quality source that works everywhere (no demo fallback when no monitor is nearby); each value is labeled as a station reading or a forecast.
• New "best time to go out" card on the home screen.
• Notifications stay off until you turn them on.

### 1.0.7 — 2026-07-30

New Smoke Outlook: see when wildfire smoke will arrive and when the air will clear, with a 48-hour PM2.5 forecast chart. And get an instant alert the moment new hotspots appear inside your watch radius, so you can act before the haze arrives.

### 1.0.6 — 2026-07-29

New Smoke Outlook: see when wildfire smoke will arrive and when the air will clear, with a 48-hour PM2.5 forecast chart. And get an instant alert the moment new hotspots appear inside your watch radius, so you can act before the haze arrives.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-07-28

New Smoke Outlook: see when wildfire smoke will arrive and when the air will clear, with a 48-hour PM2.5 forecast chart. And get an instant alert the moment new hotspots appear inside your watch radius, so you can act before the haze arrives.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-07-21

New Smoke Outlook: see when wildfire smoke will arrive and when the air will clear, with a 48-hour PM2.5 forecast chart. And get an instant alert the moment new hotspots appear inside your watch radius, so you can act before the haze arrives.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*
