Disaster Science

Learn more about Possible Fire Ignitions

Possible Fire Ignitions merges real-time lightning data with satellite-detected thermal hotspots.

How to fix Apple and Facebook login errors

Fix Sign-in-with-Apple Issues Info

Why do we require login?

Why Do We Require Login for Interactive Resources? We ask you to sign in when you want to set up notifications, save preferences, or access more advanced features. This requirement:

Geostationary satellite imagery, like that from Himawari-9, works like a super powerful camera in space that’s always looking at the same spot on Earth. Imagine it’s like a balloon that never moves and is always watching over your house and street. This satellite takes many pictures and sends them back to us, showing clouds, storms, and fires from high above.

What phone numbers do SMS messages come from?

Bushfire.io Pro users can receive SMS notifications. We may send messages to you from one of the following phone numbers. These numbers are one-way only and replies cannot be received.

How to customise what is shown on the map

You can customise what is shown on the map by turning layers on or off.

Bushfire.io and Flightradar24

Our Partnership Bushfire.io has partnered with Flightradar24 to provide real-time tracking of emergency response aircraft. Flightradar24 hosts the largest ADS-B network in the world, providing unrivalled coverage of the USA, Canada and Australia. This helps us to better meet our goal of better serving regional and remote areas, improving the level of information available when facing a natural disaster. You’ll be able to see more aircraft flying, helping to keep people safe!

Why can’t I see an aircraft?

Please see our main article here.

Why is my location not accurate?

You may notice your device may not have been located to where it is in the real-world

How do I Cancel Bushfire.io Pro?

We’re sorry to see you go 🙁 If there’s anything we can do to help improve our service, please provide some feedback – we listen to it all and incorporate it into everything we do. All of the features and improvements come from suggestions or little niggles you have.

How do I fix a blank map/screen/app?

Unfortunately, some of our users experience rare issues which causes blank user interfaces. There are a few steps to work through:

How do I use 3D mode in Bushfire.io Pro?

Bushfire.io 3D Mode is only available to subscribers of Bushfire.io Pro. You can subscribe at https://bushfire.io/ux/plans or find out more.

How to fix “Failed to initialize WebGL”

WebGL was introduced with Bushfire.io v3. We use WebGL to display interactive content on the map. It helps us to display content as quickly as possible by using your computer’s graphics card for certain intensive operations, such as flying around the map. Using WebGL has allowed us to reduce CPU, memory usage and improve responsiveness.

How to fix location or notification permissions

Common Problems “I am having trouble enabling location or notification permissions” “I’ve recently updated my Android device, and I cannot receive notifications.” Bushfire.io on Android If you’re experiencing issues enabling notifications (e.g., you don’t get any notifications at all, or you cannot enable notifications), then it’s worth checking the Bushfire.io App has permissions.

How to setup notifications

Bushfire.io allows you to receive notifications when fires, floods, storms, or other types of warnings or incidents occur anywhere in Australia, Canada and the USA.

How-to use different wind models

Bushfire.io Pro users can access multiple wind forecast models—including our new Australian Digital Forecast Database (ADFD) for Pro subscribers. ADFD is maintained by the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) and better integrates local terrain and weather observations into its forecasts, making it especially reliable for Australian conditions.

What do the icons mean?

While we have attempted to make the symbols, icons and colours as intuitive as possible, there can be a lot to interpret.