Watch Duty was created in 2021 by a California resident who experienced the stress of wildfire evacuations firsthand. The app provides users with real-time fire perimeters, evacuation orders ...

A combination of hotter and drier weather and more people living in places that naturally burn are making things complicated.

The first is by using the Wildfire Aware map produced by the geographic information system (GIS) software firm Esri. The map uses numerous data sources to show where wildfires have broken out.

Google Maps has evolved beyond navigation and traffic reporting to become a crucial tool for community safety. While specialized apps like Watch Duty focus specifically on fire tracking, Google Maps' ...

Containment is nearing 100 percent for three major wildfires in Los Angeles County. Weekend rain helped firefighters gain ...

Wildfires continue to rage through Los Angeles leaving at least 24 dead and destroying more than 12,000 structures.

including how to track the wildfires in California in real-time. Watch Duty is a nonprofit app that tracks wildfires with live maps and alerts. The app has been available since 2021, and US users ...

Watch Duty was created in 2021 by a California resident who experienced the stress of wildfire evacuations firsthand. The app provides users with real-time fire perimeters, evacuation orders, shelter ...

As Southern California winds contribute to the spread of a major wildfire, map tools from NASA and Esri help first responders.

Watch Duty is a non-profit focused on "disseminating public safety information in real-time from verified sources" about wildfires across 14 states, including Washington, Oregon, Montana ...

Watch Duty uses an app and a web browser to alert people of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts "in real-time." By using the platform, California residents being impacted by the Palisades and ...