(COLORADO) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced a new feature of the Colorado Trail Explorer (COTREX) mobile app that will notify users about active fire alerts.

According to CPW, COTREX is a free app that provides trail information across local, state, and federal agencies. Over two dozen agency partners use COTREX to post real-time advisories, including seasonal wildlife closures, safety hazards, and other essential trail alerts.

COTREX will now include daily wildfire and prescribed burn alerts from trusted sources like inciweb and the National Interagency Fire Center. The alerts will automatically appear on the website and app. The alert will provide descriptions, boundaries, and links to additional resources when available.

“COTREX is a powerful tool for researching trails,” said State Trails Program Coordinator Joe O’Brien. “We’re really excited to release this fire alert feature. We’re committed to increasing the amount of official information we can provide to help the public recreate safely and responsibly around the state. Even if you use other trail apps, we always recommend checking COTREX for alerts or closures and downloading a free map in case of poor cell service.”

CPW said the tool is designed to help outdoor recreationists make informed decisions about exploring an area. However while COTREX information comes directly from the best available public sources, wildfires are unpredictable and conditions can change rapidly. CPW recommends always contacting local authorities for the most up-to-date information. Alerts will also not update outside of cell service or on downloaded maps.