# FireMaps: Wildfire Map & Alert

> Wildfire tracking with NASA satellite data — live maps, filters & alerts.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/gr.TeamProjectBJX.firemaps](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gr.TeamProjectBJX.firemaps)

## Overview

- **ID:** `gr.TeamProjectBJX.firemaps`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TeamProjectBJX
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 18,001
- **Rating:** 3.71 / 5 (105 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.1.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2020-08-24
- **Publisher country:** GR
- **Size:** 22 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gr.TeamProjectBJX.firemaps)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/privacypolicy-firemaps/](https://sites.google.com/view/privacypolicy-firemaps/)

## Description

Stay Safe. Stay Informed. Track Wildfires with FireMaps.<br><br>FireMaps is a modern wildfire tracking app that puts near-real-time satellite fire data on an interactive map, with smart filters and customizable alerts — all in one lightweight, easy-to-use tool. Whether you&#39;re a resident in a fire-prone area, a traveler, or just staying aware, FireMaps helps you keep an eye on active fire activity around the globe.<br><br>Fire data comes from NASA FIRMS (Fire Information for Resource Management System), using the MODIS and VIIRS satellite instruments.<br><br>---<br><br>🔥 Key Features<br><br>🗺️ Interactive Wildfire Map  <br>Explore active fire hotspots on a smooth, OpenStreetMap-based map. Markers are automatically clustered for clarity so you can navigate from a global view down to your neighborhood.<br><br>📍 Detailed Fire Info Panel  <br>Tap any fire marker to open a draggable info panel with the key details:  <br>• Coordinates  <br>• Confidence level  <br>• Brightness  <br>• Detection time  <br>• Satellite source (MODIS or VIIRS)<br><br>🎯 Smart Filters &amp; GPS Region Detection  <br>Zero in on what matters:  <br>• Pick a continent/region, or auto-detect your area by GPS  <br>• Filter by satellite (MODIS, VIIRS, or all)  <br>• Choose a time range (last 24h, 48h, or 7 days)<br><br>🔔 Region Monitoring &amp; Background Alerts  <br>Add the regions you care about and let FireMaps watch them for you:  <br>• Get notified when new fires are detected in your monitored areas  <br>• Automatic background refresh — even when the app is closed  <br>• Battery- and data-conscious update options<br><br>🧭 Map Styles &amp; Controls  <br>• Map types: Streets, Satellite, Terrain  <br>• Quick zoom controls and &quot;center on my location&quot;  <br>• Radius rings around your monitored regions<br><br>🌗 Light, Dark &amp; System Themes  <br>A clean, accessible interface with full dark-mode support.<br><br>📴 Works Offline  <br>Recently loaded fire data is cached, so you can still view the latest known activity when you&#39;re offline.<br><br>🔐 Privacy-First  <br>Your approximate location is used only for regional filtering and is never sold. No account or sign-up required. A clear privacy policy is available right in the app.<br><br>---<br><br>👥 Who FireMaps Is For<br><br>• 🏠 Residents in wildfire-prone areas  <br>• ✈️ Travelers and outdoor enthusiasts  <br>• 🧪 Researchers, students &amp; journalists  <br>• 👀 Anyone who wants better wildfire awareness<br><br>---<br><br>✅ Why FireMaps<br><br>Built with Flutter for a fast, responsive experience, FireMaps combines reliable NASA open data, a fluid map interface, offline caching, and battery-conscious background updates — with no ads getting in your way and no account to create.<br><br>---<br><br>ℹ️ Important<br><br>FireMaps provides wildfire awareness information from satellite data. It is not a substitute for official emergency guidance. Satellite detections are near real-time and may be delayed, incomplete, or occasionally false. Always follow your local authorities and official sources during an emergency.<br><br>Fire data © NASA FIRMS / EOSDIS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, © OpenTopoMap (CC-BY-SA), and Esri (World Imagery).<br><br>Download FireMaps today and stay ahead of wildfires — anywhere, anytime.

## Rankings

- #454,258 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `gr.TeamProjectBJX.firemaps.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gr.TeamProjectBJX.firemaps)