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Watch Duty, a 501c3 nonprofit, alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time.
Overview
Location
United States, California, Sonoma
Employees
1-10
Founded date
2021
Mentions in press and media 13
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| Aug 12, 2026 | Explosive wildfire activity spreads smoke across Washington | Current situation Multiple large fires are burning across the state, with no rest in sight for firefighters. Spokane experienced devastating wildfire impacts over the weekend and the situation is still very active. Hundreds of structures bu... |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Watch Duty Integrates with Planet to bring High-Resolution Satellite Imagery to Enterprises Like PG&E | Watch Duty Interface in Action with Planet Integration Partnership brings Planet's cutting-edge earth observation capabilities to the nation's leading nonprofit wildfire and flood information platform. Planet’s satellite data gives our ente... |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Willow Fire Information / Información sobre el Incendio Willow | Willow Fire Information Community members should refer to the Lake County Office of Emergency Management webpage and social media pages for the most accurate and up-to-date information, including evacuation notices, road closures, shelterin... |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Watch Duty, the fire-tracking app used by millions, expands to help monitor dangerous floods | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA When a fire broke out a few miles from his Altadena, California, home the evening of Jan. 7, 2025, Matt Blea and his family needed to make a crucial decision: Should they ... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Colorado will face a ‘very challenging’ wildfire season as drought covers entire state, fire leaders say | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Colorado’s dry winter and abnormally warm spring will translate to a high risk for large and destructive wildfires this summer, state leaders warned Thursday. “We are facing a very challenging fire... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Seneca Launched With $60 Million To Advance AI-Based Wildfire Defense Systems | Seneca, a resilience technology and infrastructure company, has launched publicly with a $60 million financing round aimed at transforming how the world combats wildfires. The funding round, led by Caffeinated Capital and Convective Capital... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Stars, Stripes, and Safety: Public Health Tips for the Fourth | For immediate release: July 2, 2025 (25-084) Contact: DOH Communications OLYMPIA – Summer is here, and as temperatures rise, so do seasonal health and safety risks. As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day and enjoy the outdoors, the Was... |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Southern California's Firestorm: A Battle Against Nature and Communication Failures | Southern California is a land of contrasts. Sun-soaked beaches and sprawling cities meet rugged mountains and dry canyons. But when fire meets drought, the landscape transforms into a battleground. Recent wildfires have exposed not just the... |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Flawed emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during Los Angeles wildfires | It could take months to know why some evacuation orders lagged in the Los Angeles fires. Several residents who lost homes in the Eaton Fire told The Associated Press they received no notifications about their neighborhoods. For others, the ... |
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FAQ about Watch Duty
When was Watch Duty founded?
Watch Duty was founded in 2021.
What has the press written about Watch Duty?
Parsers VC has collected 13 articles mentioning Watch Duty, among them “Explosive wildfire activity spreads smoke across Washington” (Aug 12, 2026) and “Watch Duty Integrates with Planet to bring High-Resolution Satellite Imagery to Enterprises Like PG&E” (Aug 12, 2026).
Is Watch Duty still active?
Yes, Watch Duty is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Aug 17, 2026.