How the Watch Duty fire app became a go-to resource during LA wildfires
The app saw a surge in users this week with nearly 2 million downloads from Los Angeles area residents, nearly doubling its ...
LA residents turn to apps like Watch Duty and social media to track wildfire information
People are turning to online resources and smartphone app communities such as Watch Duty or Ring's "Neighbors" forum for ...
‘Watch Duty’ Is Saving People From the L.A. Wildfires. Here’s How the App Actually Works
The app is run by a nonprofit nominally based in Sonoma County, but is staffed by a dozen employees and hundreds of ...
‘All Hands on Deck’: How Watch Duty Keeps Up With the California Wildfires
While the destructive Los Angeles fires rage, all eyes have turned to the app that lets you track them. WIRED spoke with ...
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AppBITS: Monitor Wildfire Threats with Watch Duty
Adam Engst looks at Watch Duty, a nonprofit-developed app that combines wildfire mapping with real-time alerts from ...
Watch Duty app founded in Bay Area sees record downloads for LA wildfire information
Watch Duty, a wildfire alerting app founded in Sonoma County, has been a vital tool for those escaping the catastrophic fires in Southern California.
This Is the Best App for Tracking Wildfires
In the event of severe weather and natural disasters that may require everything from preparation to evacuation, having ...
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Free ‘Watch Duty’ app surges in downloads during California wildfires
A free fire tracking app called Watch Duty now tops Apple’s list of most downloaded free iOS apps as California fires rage.
Apps to robots: Technology's increasing role in fighting wildfires
From apps to robots, technology is playing a key role in the fight against the Los Angeles wildfires. A computer simulation of a fire as it spreads, designed to give insight to crews on the scene, was ...
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Blacksburg native shares California wildfire experience
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – As wildfires continue devastating parts of California, residents like Leah Gay are on high alert.
‘LA Strong' logo and custom shirts unveiled to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts
The sports organizations and Fanatics will donate all proceeds from the initiative to the American Red Cross and Los Angles ...
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How to help those affected by the California wildfires
Major Los Angeles fires have killed 10, displaced 180,000, and destroyed 10,000 structures. Organizations like Project Camp, GoFundMe.org, and California Fire Foundation are offering aid, accepting ...