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Watch Duty, the fire tracking app used by millions, expands to help monitor dangerous floods

Watch Duty, a free cellphone app that tracks fires, became a vital tool for millions during the 2025 LA fires

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According to ABC News’s source item, Watch Duty, the fire tracking app used by millions, expands to help monitor dangerous floods, Watch Duty, a free cellphone app that tracks fires, became a vital tool for millions during the 2025 LA fires

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