The current wildfire danger in the Calgary Forest Area (CFA) remains LOW. Recent widespread snowfall has impacted almost all corners of the area and helped subdue the wildfire danger. More spring-like, warmer conditions are expected this week which will expedite the snow melt. Areas of exposed, dry vegetation will present increased risk over the coming days and weeks.
Due to dry conditions and active wildfires, Alberta Wildfire has issued a FIRE ADVISORY across the Forest Protection Area. Although the fire danger remains LOW in the CFA, this fire advisory has been put in place as a precautionary measure.
Under this advisory:
- existing fire permits remain valid, however extension requests may not be granted
- new permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis, for essential burning only
- campfires are allowed in both designated campgrounds and random camping areas
- fireworks and exploding targets are prohibited
Landowners who have done any burning over the winter and/or previous permit holders are encouraged to revisit the burn locations to ensure these fires are fully extinguished.
This advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve or further escalation is required.
For updated information on fire advisories, fire restrictions and fire bans across the province visit albertafirebans.ca.
2024 WILDFIRE SEASON IN THE CFA
We continue to bolster our resources in the CFA to be ready to respond to the 2024 wildfire season as activity increases. The CFA now has 3 wildland firefighting crews, the 20-person unit crew is growing, several new dispatchers are in place and various single resources are coming on board. The Elbow fire base is housing and feeding crews and both airtanker bases are open, ready to support incoming aircraft if needed. Additional wildland firefighters will be fitness testing next week and will begin additional training and recertification in areas such as chainsaw operation and helicopter safety.
WILDFIRES IN THE CFA
Since January 1, the CFA has responded to four wildfires which burned a total of 0.66 hectares. They have all been extinguished.
WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION THIS WILDFIRE SEASON
Download the Alberta Wildfire app today and get access to accurate, real-time information on wildfires in your area and across the Forest Protection Area.
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Bookmark albertafirebans.ca or download the Alberta Fire Bans app to access information on fire advisories, fire restrictions and fire bans in effect across the province.
MORE INFORMATION:
Anastasia Drummond
403-818-0938
anastasia.drummond@gov.ab.ca
RELATED INFORMATION
Websites:
- Alberta Wildfire
- Alberta Fire Bans
- FireSmart in Alberta
- Alberta Emergency Alerts
- Air Quality Health Index
- Wildfire Smoke and Your Health
- 511 Road Reports
- Emergency Preparation
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