‘Watch Duty’ App Emerges as Best Tool to Track Los Angeles Fires

As devastating wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles County, fire-tracking app Watch Duty has added 600,000 users in the last 24 hours seeking real-time updates and critical information. The app, run by a nonprofit, relies on hundreds of volunteers including active and retired firefighters to provide accurate and timely information.

The LA Times reports that in the wake of the catastrophic fires wreaking havoc across Los Angeles County, the Watch Duty app, a fire-tracking platform run by the nonprofit Sherwood Forestry Service, has seen an unprecedented surge in users. According to CEO John Mills, the app has gained 600,000 new users in the last 24 hours alone, adding to its existing 7.2 million yearly active users at the end of 2024.

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