The average wildfire danger in the Calgary Forest Area (CFA) is now HIGH. The past several days of warm weather has accelerated the snow melt, and there are many more areas of exposed, dead vegetation. These exposed areas can ignite very easily and wildfires in these conditions can grow very quickly and be extremely volatile. We are anticipating high temperatures, with no precipitation forecast in the short term. The wildfire danger will continue to increase until substantial moisture is received or until green-up occurs.
FIRE ADVISORY IN EFFECT
Due to current and forecasted conditions as well as a heavy wildfire load across the province, a FIRE ADVISORY is now in effect for the Calgary Forest Area. Under this ADVISORY:
- Existing fire permits are suspended
- No new permits will be issued
- Permits WILL NOT be issued for fireworks and/or exploding targets
This FIRE ADVISORY will remain in effect until conditions improve.
Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished.
ACTIVE WILDFIRE IN THE CFA
The Dormer Wildfire, ANP-007 from the 2022 wildfire season remains BEING HELD. This wildfire has been monitored over the winter months and will be assessed this spring. This wildfire is located in the Panther and is estimated at 669 hectares. Alberta Wildfire is working in conjunction with Parks Canada to manage this wildfire.
The CFA has responded to two wildfires this season, both are 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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