If you’re located in Los Angeles or have relatives in the vicinity, there’s an application that can assist you in keeping up-to-date with the status of the **numerous perilous wildfires** currently ravaging the city and its surroundings.
**Watch Duty** is a complimentary app that can be accessed on [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/watch-duty-wildfire-maps/id1574452924), [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.watchduty.app&hl=en_US), and via a [web browser](https://app.watchduty.org/). With its straightforward and easy-to-navigate interface, the app enables users to track wildfires not only in Los Angeles but in various other areas as well. However, it proves particularly valuable for monitoring the LA wildfires due to its comprehensive updates, including the containment percentages of each blaze (sadly, most are currently at zero percent containment) and details on evacuation zones.
![A look at how the app works.](#)
*Credit: Screenshot: Watch Duty*
The wildfires endangering LA have been exacerbated by an unusual mix of dry conditions and strong wind gusts. As of Thursday morning, tens of thousands of acres have been consumed, with firefighters actively combating the infernos. Nearly 200,000 residents in the region face evacuation orders, and at least five deaths have been reported, as per [CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/california-fire-maps-palisades-eaton-hurst-2025/).
Ensure your safety and keep yourself updated by utilizing resources like Watch Duty to follow the developments and take appropriate measures.