About this addon
Wildfires is an advanced aerial firefighting DLC for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 that transforms the simulator into a complete wildfire response environment.
Create, monitor and suppress dynamic wildfires using helicopters, scoopers, airtankers and native MSFS firefighting aircraft. Deploy firefighter ground units, establish refill reservoirs, coordinate aerial and ground resources, and manage multiple incidents simultaneously from an integrated tactical command panel.
Version 1.1 introduces a completely redesigned wildfire simulation engine inspired by real-world wildfire behavior principles. Fire propagation now reacts dynamically to wind, fire intensity and environmental conditions, creating evolving incidents that require realistic suppression strategies.
The DLC features persistent terrain-aligned burn scars, water and retardant ground traces, retardant barriers, dynamic smoke systems, and advanced aerial suppression modes including Standard Drops, Sling Bucket operations and Airborne Module rear-dispersal drops.
A fully redesigned tactical interface provides real-time wildfire monitoring through dedicated MAP, TANK, ZONES and GROUP tabs. Users can create incidents directly on the map, deploy firefighter units, place helicopter refill reservoirs, monitor active fire zones and manage payload operations.
Wildfires also integrates real-world wildfire hotspot data through satellite-based Live Feed synchronization, allowing pilots to discover and respond to active wildfire locations around the world.
Features:
- Advanced dynamic wildfire simulation
- Wind-driven fire propagation
- Multi-fire and multi-unit support
- Fire intensity SCALE system (0–100)
- Persistent burn scars
- Persistent water and retardant traces
- Retardant barriers
- Firefighter UNIT deployment system
- Deployable POOL refill reservoirs
- Standard, Sling Bucket and Airborne Module drop systems
- Water and retardant operations
- Dynamic refill and payload management
- Real-time tactical map
- Live wildfire satellite synchronization
- Helicopter, scooper and airtanker support
- Native MSFS firefighting aircraft compatibility
- VR compatible
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 SDK compliant
Requirements
- Copy of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- 64-bit operating system and processor required
- Operating system: Windows 10
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800K
- RAM: 16 GB of RAM
- Graphics: Radeon RX 5700 or GeForce GTX 970
Changelog
Version 1.1 Major Update • Completely redesigned wildfire simulation engine • New dynamic fire propagation influenced by wind and environmental conditions • New 0–100 SCALE fire intensity system • New fire pocket generation and advanced fire front behavior • New independent multi-fire simulation • New independent multi-unit management • New firefighter UNIT deployment system • New deployable POOL helicopter refill reservoirs • New Airborne Module rear-dispersal drop mode • Improved Sling Bucket operations • New persistent terrain-aligned burn scars • New persistent water ground traces • New persistent retardant ground traces • New retardant barrier suppression system • New tactical MAP, ZONES and GROUP operational workflows • New wildfire surface visualization • New tactical overlays and operational indicators • New Live Wildfire Satellite Feed integration • New real-world hotspot synchronization system • Enhanced payload and refill management • Enhanced drop sequence management • Expanded smoke and visual effects systems • Improved Leaflet map rendering • Anti-flickering map and GPS tracking system • Improved CoherentGT compatibility • Improved VR usability • Optimized WASM architecture • Improved JS ↔ WASM ↔ SimConnect communications • Improved performance and stability • Updated user interface and visual identity • New Wildfires branding and logo
This update introduces major improvements across visuals, performance, and multiplayer coordination: ● New dynamic fire and smoke effects, designed to be non-uniform and non-repetitive, delivering a significantly more realistic and organic visual behavior ● A redesigned control panel, featuring a darker, more sober color scheme for improved readability and a more professional look ● Map performance optimizations, resulting in smoother rendering, reduced lag, and a more stable experience during fast zooming, panning, and long-distance navigation ● A new cooperative multiplayer mode, allowing multiple players to share and fly the same wildfire scenario together.
User Reviews
avukman13
VerifiedMay 1, 2026
Realistic very nice!
Wildfires
Wildfires is a DLC for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 that introduces a realistic wildfire simulation, featuring dynamic fire behavior influenced by environmental factors like wind. Players can manage firefighting missions with an integrated control panel that tracks fire status on an interactive map and allows for precise water or retardant drops. The add-on is compatible with official firefighting aircraft and includes enhanced visual effects and performance optimizations, creating an immersive firefighting experience during flights. Key features include live tracking, an advanced fire extinction model, and smart AI ground units.
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Details
- Category
- Utilities
- Release Date
- Dec 6, 2025
- Last Updated
- May 31, 2026
- Reviews
- 1
- Compatibility
- MSFS2024
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