WildFireVantage vs Tower 5

WildFire Vantage gives you real-time wildfire intelligence so you can stay informed and prepared. LIVE FIRE MAP See every active wildfire across the United States on an interactive map powered by NASA FIRMS satellite detections and NIFC federal incident data. Tap any fire for details, including acreage, containment, and responding agencies, and nearby resources. FIRE WEATHER INTELLIGENCE Red Flag Warnings, Fire Weather Watches, and Wind Advisories are displayed as colored overlays on the map so you can see exactly which areas are at elevated risk. AIR QUALITY MONITORING Real-time AQI and PM2.5 readings so you know when smoke is affecting your area. ADDITIONAL FEATURES - Fire perimeter boundaries updated throughout the day - Live wildfire camera feeds from ALERTCalifornia and regional networks - Active aircraft tracking (air tankers, helicopters) - Weather station data and wind conditions - SPC Fire Weather Outlooks - Smoke plume satellite imagery - Shelter locations for evacuees Data sourced from NASA FIRMS, NIFC/WFIGS, NOAA National Weather Service, AirNow, and state fire agencies across 11+ states. Premium (optional) unlocks all map layers, 15 alert zones, unlimited followed fires, full fire intel, and every theme. Monthly ($2.99) or Yearly ($29.99), auto-renewable with a 7-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID; auto-renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Apple ID settings. Safety-critical alerts are always free. Terms of Use: https://app.wildfirevantage.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://app.wildfirevantage.com/privacy

Tower 5 is the easiest way to understand wildfire risk in your neighborhood — and across the United States. Whether you own a home in a fire-prone area, work in insurance underwriting, or just want to know when smoke is coming, Tower 5 puts the same federal data fire managers rely on into one map you can actually read. LIVE WILDFIRE INTELLIGENCE - Active fire perimeters from the National Interagency Fire Center - Satellite hot-spot detections from NASA FIRMS, refreshed throughout the day - Fire weather warnings from the National Weather Service - Smoke plumes from NOAA's Hazard Mapping System - A 96-hour rainfall timeline (past 24h to next 72h) - Real-time air temperature and surface wind across the country WILDFIRE RISK CONTEXT - Historical fire perimeters going back over a century - U.S. Drought Monitor severity, refreshed weekly - Tap any location to see every signal stacked in one popup PROPERTY RISK PROFILE Search any U.S. address to generate a comprehensive wildfire-risk profile: - Wildfire Hazard Potential rating - Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) classification - Future climate-adjusted burn probability - Surface fuel model — what would carry a fire here - Historical fires within 16 miles - Closest fire stations, hospitals, evacuation shelters Profiles are saved to your account so you can compare properties or revisit them later. PREMIUM (OPTIONAL) Tower 5 Premium unlocks advanced map layers — Hazard Potential, Future Risk, Energy Release Component, Surface Fuel Models, Wind, Drought, Hospitals, Shelters, and Power Lines — plus unlimited saved property profiles and PDF/CSV export. 7-day free trial, then $9.99/month. Subscription is managed at tower5.org/upgrade. WHO IT'S FOR - Homeowners in fire-prone areas - Insurance underwriters and risk analysts - Real estate buyers researching a property - Land managers and emergency planners - Anyone who's ever wondered "how close is that fire?" DATA SOURCES National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), NASA FIRMS, NOAA, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Geological Survey, LANDFIRE, National Weather Service, U.S. Drought Monitor, USGS SILVIS Lab, Department of Energy / HSIP. Per-layer attribution is available inside the app. LIMITATIONS Tower 5 is informational only. The app does not replace Wireless Emergency Alerts, NWS broadcasts, or guidance from your local fire authority. Always cross-check critical decisions with official sources. PRIVACY Tower 5 collects only the minimum data needed to authenticate your account and run your risk profiles. We do not sell user data. No third-party advertising SDKs. Privacy policy: https://tower5.org/privacy Terms of service: https://tower5.org/terms