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Fires: Bushfire News and Atlas is #84 in News Grossing in Brazil and charting in 1 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
DeveloperRyan Strouse
CategoryNews
PriceFree
Released
Rating★ 4.8 (24)
Version4.7.0
Age rating4+
First seen by us
7 Oct 2026
Installs (est.)500k+ worldwide
Fires: Bushfire News and Atlas update history & changes
Last change · 5 events since 8 Sep 2016Full timeline ↓📈Entered the top 100📈Charting in a new country🆕First spotted by AppInsider🆕Released on the App Store
Full timeline · 4 events in the last 12 months
- 📈Fires: Bushfire News and Atlas entered the top 100Top Grossing · News · BR
- 📈Fires: Bushfire News and Atlas charting in a new countryBrazil
- 🆕Fires: Bushfire News and Atlas first spotted by AppInsider#69 in Top Free · News · Indonesia
- 🆕Fires: Bushfire News and Atlas released on the App Store
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Rating
4.8 ★
24 ratings
Measured
Best rank now
#84
Measured
Fires: Bushfire News and Atlas on the App Store
App details
App ID
1143862825
Publisher
Ryan Strouse
On the store since
Sep 2016
10 years on the store
Minimum OS
iOS 15.5+
iPhone 6s and later
Devices
iPhone · iPad
Universal purchase
Content rating
4+
Languages
1
EN
Size
57 MB
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Fires: Bushfire News and Atlas downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Apple publishes no download counts. App Store downloads come from chart positions and daily rating growth per country, calibrated on Google Play install counts; lifetime installs from ratings worldwide × installs per rating. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Stickiness (DAU / MAU)
how many monthly users open it on a given day
How this is calculated
Monthly users come from lifetime installs across every store, fitted on monthly active user figures companies publish; daily users = monthly × the typical daily/monthly ratio for the category. Confidence is the chance the real number is within half to double ours.
Business model: Ad-led
How Fires: Bushfire News and Atlas makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
SubscriptionsIn-app purchasesAds · 1 ad networks
Subscriptions
/mo
of revenue
Ads
/mo
of revenue
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | Fires Pro subscription | |
| 2 | Fires Pro Elite subscription |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NewsGrossing | #84 |
Apps near Fires: Bushfire News and Atlas on the chart
News Grossing, around #84.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
Rating
4.8 ★
24 ratings
Measured
Ratings
24
Measured
About Fires: Bushfire News and Atlas
Stay informed and safe with the most trusted bushfire tracking app. Used by emergency services and millions of users worldwide, Fires delivers critical bushfire information when you need it most.
REAL-TIME BUSHFIRE & EMERGENCY TRACKING
Get instant access to active bushfires, prescribed burns, and emergency conditions with our advanced 3D globe interface. Powered by WhirlyGlobe - the same advanced mapping technology trusted by air traffic controllers - Fires provides unmatched accuracy and reliability.
- Live bushfire locations, perimeters, and containment status
- Smart push notifications for incidents near you
- Real-time evacuation zones and emergency alerts
- Offline maps ensure access without mobile service
OFFICIAL DATA SOURCES EMERGENCY SERVICES TRUST
Direct feeds from the same agencies emergency responders rely on:
- InciWeb - National Incident Information System
- NSW RFS - NSW Rural Fire Service
- CFA - Country Fire Authority (Victoria)
- QFES - Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
- CFS - Country Fire Service (South Australia)
- NASA FIRMS - MODIS & VIIRS satellite fire detection
- BOM - Bureau of Meteorology weather conditions
COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY INTELLIGENCE
Weather & Air Quality
- Global thermal hotspots and satellite imagery
- Real-time wind conditions and fire weather forecasts
- Air quality monitoring and smoke predictions
- Weather conditions at incident locations
Professional Mapping Tools
- Interactive 3D globe with GPS navigation
- 80+ offline National Forest and BLM reference maps
- Multiple professional basemap options
- High-resolution bushfire photography and sharing
FIRES ATLAS - PROFESSIONAL GRADE MAPPING
Transform your device into a professional firefighting tool with comprehensive offline mapping capabilities. Complete coverage across Australia with detailed emergency service reference maps.
WHY CHOOSE FIRES?
- Most Comprehensive - Global bushfire coverage with local detail
- Fastest Alerts - Real-time push notifications save lives
- Most Reliable - Offline capability when networks fail
- Professional Grade - Same data sources used by emergency services
Perfect for homeowners in fire-prone areas, outdoor enthusiasts, emergency preparedness planning, and professional firefighters.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.
Fires Pro Elite ($49.99/year)
Yearly access to the entire Fires Atlas, this includes unlimited access to all the Basemaps, BLM reference maps, and USFS reference maps.
- Access Incident Weather Conditions.
- Access Nearby Weather Conditions.
- Unlimited Global Weather Conditions using Waypoints.
Fires Pro ($24.49/year)
Yearly access to all the Basemaps along with yearly access to 4 BLM and USFS reference maps. Each reference map selection will last for 3 mo
REAL-TIME BUSHFIRE & EMERGENCY TRACKING
Get instant access to active bushfires, prescribed burns, and emergency conditions with our advanced 3D globe interface. Powered by WhirlyGlobe - the same advanced mapping technology trusted by air traffic controllers - Fires provides unmatched accuracy and reliability.
- Live bushfire locations, perimeters, and containment status
- Smart push notifications for incidents near you
- Real-time evacuation zones and emergency alerts
- Offline maps ensure access without mobile service
OFFICIAL DATA SOURCES EMERGENCY SERVICES TRUST
Direct feeds from the same agencies emergency responders rely on:
- InciWeb - National Incident Information System
- NSW RFS - NSW Rural Fire Service
- CFA - Country Fire Authority (Victoria)
- QFES - Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
- CFS - Country Fire Service (South Australia)
- NASA FIRMS - MODIS & VIIRS satellite fire detection
- BOM - Bureau of Meteorology weather conditions
COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY INTELLIGENCE
Weather & Air Quality
- Global thermal hotspots and satellite imagery
- Real-time wind conditions and fire weather forecasts
- Air quality monitoring and smoke predictions
- Weather conditions at incident locations
Professional Mapping Tools
- Interactive 3D globe with GPS navigation
- 80+ offline National Forest and BLM reference maps
- Multiple professional basemap options
- High-resolution bushfire photography and sharing
FIRES ATLAS - PROFESSIONAL GRADE MAPPING
Transform your device into a professional firefighting tool with comprehensive offline mapping capabilities. Complete coverage across Australia with detailed emergency service reference maps.
WHY CHOOSE FIRES?
- Most Comprehensive - Global bushfire coverage with local detail
- Fastest Alerts - Real-time push notifications save lives
- Most Reliable - Offline capability when networks fail
- Professional Grade - Same data sources used by emergency services
Perfect for homeowners in fire-prone areas, outdoor enthusiasts, emergency preparedness planning, and professional firefighters.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.
Fires Pro Elite ($49.99/year)
Yearly access to the entire Fires Atlas, this includes unlimited access to all the Basemaps, BLM reference maps, and USFS reference maps.
- Access Incident Weather Conditions.
- Access Nearby Weather Conditions.
- Unlimited Global Weather Conditions using Waypoints.
Fires Pro ($24.49/year)
Yearly access to all the Basemaps along with yearly access to 4 BLM and USFS reference maps. Each reference map selection will last for 3 mo
Latest updates
4.7.0
Thank you for making Fires your trusted companion for bushfire safety!
CalFire Aircraft List & Details
Stay informed about aerial firefighting operations with our new aircraft list and detailed information cards. Tap any CalFire aircraft on the globe to view real-time mission data including aircraft type, current speed, heading, and altitude. Access the complete list of active aircraft with a single tap to quickly find the information you need during critical operations.
Watchlist Location Alerts
Protect what matters most with custom location monitoring. Add up to 3 locations anywhere in the world and receive push notifications when bushfires are detected within your chosen radius. Set your alert distance from 40 to 800 kilometres for each location. Perfect for monitoring your home, family properties, or favourite outdoor destinations even when you're away.
Power Outage Mapping
Bushfire-related power outages are now visible on the interactive globe. Tap any outage polygon to see the number of affected customers, utility provider, and estimated restoration time. Stay informed about infrastructure impacts during fire emergencies.
Evacuation Zone Details
Quickly access critical evacuation information by tapping any evacuation zone on the map. View official evacuation orders and warnings with direct links to Genasys emergency maps showing the most up-to-date zone boundaries and safety instructions for your area.
Weather Watch & Warning Details
Enhanced weather alert system now includes detailed information for all active watches and warnings. Tap any alert to view complete descriptions and geographic boundaries to better understand weather conditions that could affect bushfire behaviour.
Performance & Reliability
Improved aircraft tracking accuracy with real-time position updates. Enhanced map rendering performance for smoother globe interaction. Updated weather imagery for better visibility and modern appearance across all conditions.
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Stay safe, mate,
The Fires Team