Precipitation has finally begun to fall across the Calgary Forest Area (CFA) dropping the wildfire danger to LOW in the short term. The current precipitation amounts have helped to knock down the risk in some of the finer fuels, but more will be required to help with the heavier fuels after the recent prolonged period of dry conditions.
Although a downtrend in weather is now happening across much of the province, there are still an extreme number of wildfires burning in central and northern Alberta. The Fire Restriction remains in place for the time being.
DETAILS OF FIRE RESTRICTION
A FIRE RESTRICTION remains in effect across much of the Forest Protection Area, including the Calgary Forest Area.
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 map of the impacted area. This fire restriction will remain in effect until conditions improve across the province.
CALGARY FOREST AREA WILDFIRES TO DATE
The CFA has responded to 22 wildfires this season which have burned 4.50 hectares. They have all been extinguished.
Wildland firefighters from the Calgary Forest Area are currently managing RWF-054 in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area. This wildfire is now UNDER CONTROL at 3.6 hectares.
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE (AS OF 10:00 a.m.)
Since January 1, 2023, there have been 641 wildfires recorded in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta that have burned 1,427,396.22 hectares.
There are currently 78 active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area. 22 of the wildfires are classified as out of control, 16 are being held and 40 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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