# AB Wildfire Status

> Stay current on Alberta’s wildfire situation.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ab.wildfire](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ab.wildfire)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ab.wildfire`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Government of the Province of Alberta
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 104,388
- **Version:** 1.15.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-30
- **First published:** 2023-08-11
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 164 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ab.wildfire)
- **Website:** [https://wildfire.alberta.ca/](https://wildfire.alberta.ca/)

## Description

The AB Wildfire Status Chrome extension helps you stay current on Alberta's wildfire situation by providing easy access to up-to-date wildfire maps and information. You can view where wildfires are actively burning and how they may impact your area. The extension features area-specific updates, including alerts for extreme wildfire conditions and fire bans.

Additionally, it offers direct contact details for Alberta’s wildfire-related websites, phone numbers, and email addresses, making it easy to get official wildfire information or report a wildfire quickly. While push notifications are available and customizable, they are not the sole source of wildfire info, ensuring you have multiple ways to stay informed and safe.

## Rankings

- #217,454 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.ab.wildfire.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ab.wildfire)