Ember

Stay informed about fire, flooding and severe weather incidents across Victoria with Ember — a fast, native app built for all your Apple devices. REAL-TIME INCIDENT TRACKING - View current fire and flood incidents on an interactive map - Auto-refreshing data keeps you up to date at regular, configurable intervals (with additional on-demand control to get an immediate update) - Detailed incident information including status, location, size, and responding agencies WATCH ZONES AND ALERTS - Stay informed on active incidents in the places you care about - Alerts tell you how far away an incident is and in which direction - Add a note to any zone, such as who's there or what to check DESIGNED FOR MOST APPLE DEVICES Ember adapts to each platform while maintaining a consistent, intuitive experience. NATIVE PERFORMANCE Built entirely with SwiftUI and MapKit, Ember delivers smooth scrolling, responsive maps, and efficient battery usage. No web views, no compromises. KEY FEATURES - Interactive MapKit maps with incident markers, advice zones and total fire ban information. Adjust your map experience with a variety of settings to have the most preferred view of your information - Comprehensive list view for quick scanning - RSS feed for staying up to date with news and incidents - Translate incident detail information to the language of your choice, powered by Apple’s Translation API - Tap any incident for full details - Platform-appropriate controls and navigation - Supports Light and Dark modes - Left-handed accessibility option for map controls — DATA ATTRIBUTION Incident data is provided by the State of Victoria, Australia under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia licence. For full data terms, visit: emv.vic.gov.au/responsibilities/victorias-warning-system/emergency-data News and forecasts are provided by Country Fire Authority — IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER This app is for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Emergency Management Victoria, CFA, or any Victorian or Australian government agency. In an emergency, always use multiple information sources and official channels: - VicEmergency website: emergency.vic.gov.au - VicEmergency app (official government app) - ABC Local Radio - VicEmergency Hotline: 1800 226 226 - Triple Zero (000) for life-threatening emergencies Do not rely solely on this app for safety-critical decisions. Network outages, data delays, or technical issues may affect the accuracy or timeliness of displayed information. Always follow instructions from emergency services and evacuate if directed to do so. Your safety is your responsibility. When in doubt, leave early.