Prepare for Wildfires

Whether you’re looking for clean air on a weekend getaway, a plan to protect your home, or a tool for when an emergency strikes, onX has what you need for fire season.

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Monitor Active Wildfires and Real-Time Conditions

Check Conditions Before You Go
When moments matter, our reliable data provides you with the tools you need to make informed plans and game-time decisions. Beyond bringing you closer to adventure, onX offers resources to help you prepare for wildfires. Here are a few ways you can use onX’s suite of Apps to reduce your risk and exposure this fire season.

Key onX Maps Features to Help Prepare for Wildfire Season

The right tools can keep you in the clear during fire season. Here are some key wildfire features that are available across all onX products — onX Hunt, onX Offroad, onX Backcountry, and onX Fish Midwest.

This layer displays fire perimeter data from the National Interagency Fire Center, updated every day. It also shows Hot Spots (the bright orange dots on the map), or satellite points of heat, that are updated hourly, indicating how a fire is moving or growing.

Build a system of Offline Maps, Waypoints, evacuation routes, and meetup points to keep your loved ones on the same page. Share the folders for quick access and synchronicity.

View current conditions, weekly forecasts, and hourly forecasts. Take a look at wind directions, precipitation, and other variables that may impact your safety.

Use the Area Shape tool to follow guidelines when creating a defensible space around your home.

Atmospheric Smoke Forecast data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to ensure that you’re breathing clean air on your adventure.

Historic Wildfire shows burns over the last 12 years. Track these for patterns and historical context. (Not currently available in onX Fish Midwest.)