Fireban

Fireban

About this app

Can I have a campfire tonight? Fireban answers that question for every campsite, national park and state forest in Australia — with live data, not guesswork.

DISCLAIMER: Fireban is an independent app. It is NOT a government app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing any government entity or fire authority. Always confirm current conditions with the official sources listed below, and follow signage and directions from rangers and fire authorities.

THE LIVE FIRE MAP
- Official fire danger ratings (AFDRS) for every fire district, updated every 5 minutes
- Total Fire Bans the moment they're declared - a live ban always overrides everything else
- Active bushfire incidents with severity and source links
- 4-day fire danger forecasts

PARKS, FORESTS & CAMPSITES
- Every national park, conservation reserve and state forest in Australia on the map
- 11,500+ campsites - from national park campgrounds to caravan parks and free camps
- Tap any park or campsite for its campfire rules, each showing its official source and last-verified date
- When we haven't verified a rule, we say so and point you to signage

TRIP PLANNER
- Plan a route and see fire danger for every district you'll cross
- Campsite suggestions near your destination with fire status for your travel date

OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT SOURCES
Fire danger ratings and Total Fire Bans come directly from Australia's official state and territory fire authorities. Verify any information at its official source:
- NSW Rural Fire Service: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
- Country Fire Authority Victoria: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au
- Queensland Fire Department: https://www.fire.qld.gov.au
- WA Dept of Fire & Emergency Services: https://www.dfes.wa.gov.au
- SA Country Fire Service: https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au
- Tasmania Fire Service: https://www.fire.tas.gov.au
- NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services: https://pfes.nt.gov.au
- ACT Emergency Services Agency: https://esa.act.gov.au
- Australian Fire Danger Rating System: https://www.afdrs.com.au

Park and reserve boundaries from CAPAD, Australian Government Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water: https://www.dcceew.gov.au. Campsite locations include data (c) OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Camp smart. Check Fireban - then confirm with the official sources above.

What’s new

The biggest Fireban update yet:
• Every national park & state forest on the map — tap for campfire rules
• 11,500+ campsites with live fire status and verified rules
• A live Total Fire Ban always overrides everything
• Live bushfire incidents layer
• Trip Planner suggests campsites near your destination with fire status for your dates
• Ratings now always match fireban.com.au exactly