The average wildfire danger across the Calgary Forest Area (CFA) is now MODERATE. Some of our driest areas finally received some significant moisture, with one station measuring over 65mm of rain in a 48 hour period. This has dropped the wildfire danger to LOW in southern sections. These systems, however, mostly avoided the northern sections of the CFA and those areas remain MODERATE to HIGH.
A FIRE ADVISORY remains in effect for the CFA
Under this FIRE ADVISORY:
- Fire permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis
- 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.
LONG WEEKEND REMINDERS
The final long weekend of the summer is upon us. Please help us reduce the number of human caused wildfires.
Before heading out on your long weekend travels, please check albertafirebans.ca to determine whether there are any fire advisories, fire restrictions or fire bans in effect for your destination. If you plan on having a campfire, keep it small, safe and ALWAYS attended. When you are leaving your site or headed to bed, your campfire must be fully extinguished. Soak it, stir it, soak it again to ensure it is out.
Off highway vehicles can start wildfires. Please stop often to clean your exhaust to ensure you are not the cause of a wildfire. Stay on approved trails and follow all guidelines.
Please remember that fireworks and exploding targets are prohibited in the Forest Protection Area without the express written permission from a Forest Officer. The use of these items could earn you a $600 written violation and if you are found responsible for causing a wildfire you could also be held responsible for the costs associated with extinguishing that wildfire.
Patrol staff, Wildland Firefighters and Peace Officers will be visiting sites throughout the Calgary Forest Area this long weekend.
CALGARY FOREST AREA WILDFIRES TO DATE
There are currently no active wildfires in the CFA.
The CFA has responded to 70 wildfires this season which have burned 6.43 hectares. They have all been extinguished.
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE (AS OF 10:00 a.m. August 31)
Since January 1, 2023, there have been 986 wildfires recorded in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta that have burned 1,922,195.67 hectares.
There are currently 80 active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area. One of the wildfires is classified as out of control, 20 are being held and 59 are under control. For the latest information about wildfires: www.alberta.ca/wildfire-status.
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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