Watch Duty, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, alerts one of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time.   

Watching Over the Entire Western United States powered by over 120 volunteers – firefighters, dispatchers, and first responders – who diligently monitor radio scanners and other official sources 24 hours a day and provides the most up-to-date information. They have created dozens of internal collaboration tools & resources from messaging to alerting systems to be notified of every fire start. At any given time there are dozens of reporters monitoring everything. 

Features:

• Real-time Wildfire Alerts
  Receive notifications about the status and conditions on the ground as they change.
• Monitor Wildfires and Prescribed Burns
  Know if that smoke in the distance is a fire you need to be worried about.
• Air Quality & Wind Direction
  See everything that impacts fires in one place.
• Track Active Fire Perimeters
  Using satellite imagery and other official sources you can easily track and monitor the progress of a fire.
• Evacuation Orders & Shelters
  Find clear and concise evacuation notices as well as shelters for people and animals all in one place.
• Submit Photos
  Help first responders and loved ones by sharing photos of fire conditions and other hazards for the world to see.

Websites:

• Main website - https://www.watchduty.org/
• Web-based platform (no live updates) - https://app.watchduty.org/