Calgary Forest Area - July 01, 2025
The wildfire danger in the Calgary Forest Area has climbed to high, with the southern portion reaching very high. This means wildfires can start easily and spread quickly under current conditions. Continued high temperatures are likely to keep the wildfire danger elevated this week. Strong winds later in the week could further increase the potential for wildfires.
Wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area
There are currently no active wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area.
Over the past few days, firefighters responded to and extinguished three wildfires, CWF027, CWF028, and CWF029, each approximately 0.01 hectares in size.
Find wildfire information
The Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard provides an interactive map showing wildfire locations, statistics and more, all in one convenient place. The AB Wildfire Status app remains the best option to view wildfire information on a mobile device. Download it from Apple Store or Google Play
Fire permits required
Fire permits are required for any burning, except campfires, in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. This includes small brush piles and burn barrels. Fire permits are free and can be requested from the Calgary Forest Area main office by calling 403-297-8800 or requested from our fire permit site.
Fireworks
Anyone planning to set off fireworks or use exploding targets in the Forest Protection Area needs written permission from a local Forest Officer. Learn more about the safe use of fireworks and exploding targets to help prevent wildfires.
Published on July 1, 2025 11:49 am
Wildfire season runs March 1 – October 31.
From March 1 to October 31, all burning activities in the Forest Protection Area, excluding campfires, require a fire permit.
Prevent wildfires by checking on winter burn sites. Winter burns can smoulder underground and often reignite in the spring. Extinguish a fire by soaking it, stirring it, and soaking it again.
Contact info
Anastasia Drummond
403-818-0938
anastasia.drummond@gov.ab.ca