The average wildfire danger in the Calgary Forest Area (CFA) is now LOW. After several days of hot and dry conditions, cooler temperatures have set in and many areas received enough precipitation to drop the wildfire danger in the short term.
LONG WEEKEND WRAP-UP
We had a few problem areas where campfires were left abandoned or improperly extinguished, but generally we saw high compliance and cooperation. Thank you to those who soaked, stirred and soaked their campfires before leaving.
CALGARY FOREST AREA WILDFIRES TO DATE
The CFA has responded to 33 wildfires this season which have burned 4.61 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 3)
Since January 1, 2023, there have been 771 wildfires recorded in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta that have burned 1,510,965.89 hectares.
There are currently 107 active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area. 12 of the wildfires are classified as out of control, 36 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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