# Fire Alert

> Track Forest Fires

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/eco.pp.firealert](https://chrome-stats.com/d/eco.pp.firealert)

## Overview

- **ID:** `eco.pp.firealert`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Plant-for-the-Planet Foundation
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 38,551
- **Rating:** 2.93 / 5 (83 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.9.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-16
- **First published:** 2023-06-15
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 52 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eco.pp.firealert)
- **Website:** [https://www.plant-for-the-planet.org/firealert](https://www.plant-for-the-planet.org/firealert)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.plant-for-the-planet.org/privacy](https://www.plant-for-the-planet.org/privacy)

## Description

FireAlert by Plant-for-the-Planet leverages NASA satellite data to provide real-time alerts for global heat anomalies, enabling early detection and prevention of forest fires. Designed as a free, user-friendly tool, it empowers users worldwide to specify monitoring areas and receive instant notifications on their smartphones. This proactive approach supports firefighting efforts, aids restoration projects, and contributes to global climate protection, especially in regions lacking efficient early warning systems.

## Rankings

- #335,059 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `eco.pp.firealert.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `eco.pp.firealert.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users find the app valuable for providing accurate fire alerts and appreciate its map interface, especially those living near forests. However, many report frequent crashes, significant login issues, and difficulty using features like location selection. Some receive irrelevant alerts, leading to account deletion requests. Overall, the app's utility is hampered by usability and reliability problems.

### Pros

- Accurate fire alert signals have been noted by multiple users.
- The app has a visually appealing map interface.
- Users appreciate the importance and utility of the app for those living near wooded areas.

### Cons

- The app frequently crashes and has severe stability issues.
- Logging in and account creation process is problematic; many cannot log in or open the app.
- Users find the app difficult to use, especially the location selection and polygon feature.
- Unwanted and irrelevant fire alerts are sent to users, causing annoyance.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/eco.pp.firealert)