The average wildfire danger in the Calgary Forest Area (CFA) is now MODERATE. The storm cells moving through have give more precipitation coverage across the forest area helping to decrease the wildfire danger in the short term.
LIGHTNING
With the unsettled weather rolling through, we have seen substantial lightning activity. Although the majority of the wildfires in the CFA are human-caused, lightning-caused wildfires remain a major concern at this time of year. We have seen some strikes cause wildfires recently. Our crews responded quickly and were able to bring them under control and extinguish them. It is important to note that these conditions, particularly in the south, are allowing lightning strikes to ignite wildfires and they are able to sustain and grow. Please report any wildfires you see to 310-FIRE.
CALGARY FOREST AREA WILDFIRES TO DATE
The CFA has responded to 35 wildfires this season which have burned 4.72 hectares. They have all been extinguished.
FIRE PERMITS
You can request your fire permit online or by phone. Fire permits are required for any burning, except campfires, in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Fire permits help us to track what is burning on the landscape. If you're burning without a fire permit or outside fire permit conditions, your fire is considered a wildfire.
To request a fire permit online, visit the portal. You will need a MyAlberta Digital ID to access the portal. Please note that you can still request your permit from the Calgary Forest Area main office by calling 403-297-8800.
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE (AS OF 10:00 a.m. July 14)
Since January 1, 2023, there have been 850 wildfires recorded in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta that have burned 1,596,866.46 hectares.
There are currently 116 active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area. 16 of the wildfires are classified as out of control, 41 are being held and 59 are under control. For the latest information about wildfires: www.alberta.ca/wildfire-status.
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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