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It pulls some of this information from places like the LAFD website.

The app also adds information from theNational Weather Serviceand real-time text, photos and videos.

Firefighter putting out California fire

With vast swathes of Los Angeles facing multiple fires, the app recently became the No.

1 free app in Apple’s app store, surpassingChatGPT, as reported byTech Crunch.

Utilizing information from radio scanners, satellites and official announcements, the team monitors the location of fires.

A screen capture of Watch Duty during the Los Angeles Fires 2025

As theWashington Postreported earlier this year, Mills wanted to create a “megaphone” to help people.

Its really hard to watch, but Id rather be doing this than not doing anything.

Using location tracking, the app highlights wildfires that are near your area.

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Watch Duty is free, and all the information described is available in the free version.

The app also accepts donations.

There is a Pro membership for professionals that is $99.99 a year.

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Flood information could potentially be available online in the next couple of months.

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