CURRENT CONDITIONS IN THE CALGARY FOREST AREA
Extreme conditions persist in the Calgary Forest Area (CFA). Although a few small storm cells developed over the past week, they did not give enough precipitation to reduce the fire danger. The conditions in the south of the CFA are EXTREME. If a wildfire ignites in these conditions, it has the potential to spread very quickly and exhibit extreme fire behaviour. The fire danger in the northern sections of the CFA remains VERY HIGH.
A FIRE BAN REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF THE CFA
Please see albertafirebans.ca to zoom in on a map of the Fire Ban area.
Under this ban:
- Existing fire permits are suspended
- All outdoor fires presently burning under permit must be extinguished, unless approved to continue by a Forest Officer
Prohibited:
- Wood campfires on public land in backcountry and random camping areas
- Wood campfires in campgrounds
- Backyard fire pits on private land
- Wood campfires in day use areas
- Charcoal briquette barbeques
- Fireworks and exploding targets
Allowed:
- Propane or natural gas fueled appliances
- Indoor wood fires
- Open flame oil devices
A FIRE RESTRICTION REMAINS IN EFFECT IN THE NORTHERN PORTIONS OF THE CFA
Please see albertafirebans.ca to zoom in on a map of the Fire Restriction area.
Under this restriction:
- Existing fire permits are suspended
- All outdoor fires presently burning under permit must be extinguished, unless approved to continue by a Forest Officer
- Safe wood campfires within fire rings in campgrounds and backyard fire pits are allowed
Prohibited:
- Wood campfires on public land in backcountry and random camping areas.
- Wood campfires in day-use areas
- Fireworks and exploding targets
Allowed:
- Wood campfires on private land
- Wood campfires within provincial campgrounds in a designated campfire ring
- Backyard fire pits on private land
- Charcoal briquette barbeques
- Propane or natural gas fueled appliances
- Indoor wood fires
- Open flame oil devices
Visit wildfire.alberta.ca to see the Ministerial Orders authorizing this Fire Ban and this Fire Restriction and the specific details.
Click here for a more detailed map of the CFA outlining the Fire Ban and Fire Restriction boundaries.
WILDFIRES IN THE CFA
There is one active wildfire in the CFA. CWF-090 was detected on July 23, it is now UNDER CONTROL at 4.4 hectares. The cause of the wildfire remains under investigation. This wildfire was scanned on August 4 and the results will be assessed.
Agriculture and Forestry staff are patrolling the CFA to ensure compliance with the Fire Ban and Fire Restriction. Peace Officers have issued several written warnings and written violations ($600) for infractions of the ministerial orders.
SMOKE CONCERNS
Many municipalities across southern Alberta continue to be impacted by smoke and poor air quality. Please be aware that this smoke is not being produced by any active wildfires in Alberta. FireSmoke.ca is a service that can produce forecasts of hourly ground-level concentrations of smoke from wildfires.
If you have health related smoke concerns, please call Alberta Health Services at 811.
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE*
Since March 1, there have been 1038 wildfires which have burned 52,256 hectares in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province, please visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca
*As of 10 am, August 5, 2021
Unless conditions change, you can expect your next update by August 12, 2021.
MORE INFORMATION:
Calgary Forest Area Information Officer
403-818-0938
io.calgary@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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