The Fire Danger navigation tab shows the fire threat forecast for the week, while the History tab shows details about past wildfires in this area. The app isn’t good for seeing the location of current active wildfires in your area, but it’s excellent for staying aware when the threat of a wildfire is high. Download For: The app will provide you with early warnings about all disasters in your area, not only wildfires. These may include tornados, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, extreme temperatures, and even biological hazards. Because the app monitors all disasters, the app may seem a little too cluttered for users who are only looking for wildfire information. Download For: On the positive side, this means you’ll see alerts from the app long before anyone else may receive reports of the fire - including emergency personnel. On the down side, there’s little information available in the app about each hotspot. Download For: The app is easy to use and lets you see maps with layers for wildfires, mountain snow forecasts, avalanches, and dangerous weather. The map icons remain on the map for weeks at a time, so make sure to tap the icons in the area you plan to travel, to make sure the threat status is still active in that area. Download For: From the menu, you can select the organization to see all recently reported fires. The map loads and responds quickly to finger gestures. Tap the icon to see when the fire occurred, and tap again to visit the government website page with more information about that fire. Download For: Download For:
