As the Palisades wildfire continues to rage and evacuation lines expand, Los Angeles residents look to the Watch Duty app for up-to-date information.
The Watch Duty app skyrocketed to the No. 1 spot on Apple’s App Store after more than half a million people downloaded it since the fires began Tuesday afternoon. The app debuted back in 2021 and provides live updates on fires to 22 states.
Countless people shared information on the Palisades fire on their social media accounts through the Watch Duty app. The updates come from a team of staff and volunteers that include veteran storm watchers, active and retired firefighters and dispatchers.