The average wildfire danger across the Calgary Forest Area (CFA) is VERY HIGH. Some slightly cooler temperatures with a small amount of precipitation helped to moderate the wildfire danger in the very short term. There remain areas of EXTREME wildfire danger, particularly in the southern portions of the forest area. The next few days of very warm and dry conditions will likely push up the wildfire danger once again.
FIRE RESTRICTION IN EFFECT
The FIRE RESTRICTION remains in effect for the southern portions of the CFA.
Under this FIRE RESTRICTION:
- The CFA will not be issuing fire permits
Prohibited:
- All outdoor wood fires in backcountry and random camping areas on public land
- Charcoal briquettes in backcountry and random camping areas on public land
- The use of fireworks and exploding targets
Allowed:
- Wood campfires on private land and in designated campgrounds
- Charcoal briquettes on private land and in designated campgrounds
- Propane/natural gas-powered appliances
- Open flame oil devices (e.g., turkey deep fryers, tiki torches)
- Indoor wood fires contained within a device with a chimney and spark arrestor
- All appliances must be CSA approved and used per manufacturer’s standards
Please visit albertafirebans.ca to view a detailed map of the impacted area.
A FIRE ADVISORY remains in effect for the northern portions of the CFA including the Ghost Public Land Use Zone.
Under this advisory:
- Existing fire permits are still valid but may be suspended or cancelled if conditions remain/worsen
- No new fire permits will be issued until the advisory is lifted
- Campfires are allowed in both designated campgrounds and random camping areas
Prohibited:
- Any burning without a valid fire permit, other than a campfire
- The use of fireworks and exploding targets
Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished. If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE.
CALGARY FOREST AREA WILDFIRES TO DATE
Two wildfires were detected on July 31 and were quickly actioned by our wildland firefighters.
CWF-045 was extinguished at 0.2 hectares.
CWF-046 was extinguished at 0.2 hectares.
There are currently no active wildfires in the CFA.
The CFA has responded to 46 wildfires this season which have burned 5.89 hectares. They have all been extinguished.
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE (AS OF 10:00 a.m. August 1)
Since January 1, 2023, there have been 931 wildfires recorded in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta that have burned 1,938,034.61 hectares.
There are currently 120 active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area. Two of the wildfires are classified as out of control, 41 are being held and 77 are under control. For the latest information about wildfires: www.alberta.ca/wildfire-status.
ALBERTAFIREBANS.CA
Campfires are allowed ONLY in engineered ring in designated campgrounds in southern portions of the CFA and in both campgrounds and random camping areas in northern portions of the CFA. Partner and neighbouring agencies may have different rules in place. Always check albertafirebans.ca before heading out on your summer adventures to ensure you know the rules for the areas you are visiting.
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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