As a wildfire continues to spread in Apple Valley, one service is working overtime to keep residents informed − and safe: Watch Duty. Watch Duty uses an app and a web browser to alert people of nearby ...

Watch Duty, an app to track wildfires with live maps and alerts, has become the No. 1 free app in Apple’s App Store as of Wednesday morning. The fire-tracking app surpassed the ChatGPT app for the No.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Watch Duty has announced its expansion from 22 states to nationwide coverage, ensuring that every community now ...

The nonprofit organization, which has seen a drastic increase in users over the last week due to the L.A. fires, has a clear mission: “Watch Duty right now has one purpose, and that's life and safety.

‘We view what we are doing as a public service,’ says the cofounder of the nonprofit that millions of people are relying on to stay safe. ‘We view what we are doing as a public service,’ says the ...