Although the average wildfire danger across the Calgary Forest Area (CFA) remains MODERATE there are now many areas of HIGH to VERY HIGH, particularly in the central regions of the forest area. A lack of precipitation in these areas has led to very dry surface fuels, such as grass, which can easily ignite and sustain a fast moving wildfire. The forecast is calling for more warm and dry conditions over the week with a very low likelihood of precipitation.
WILDFIRES IN THE CFA
Since January 1, the CFA has responded to 44 wildfires which have burned 11.95 hectares.
Crews from the CFA were called in to assist with an out of control wildfire in Rocky View County on the evening of June 6. 13 wildland firefighters with two helicopters responded to a wildfire burning near Springbank. 22 wildland firefighters returned to the site of CCU-002 today to continue to assist with suppression efforts. Rocky View County has now classified this wildfire as Under Control.
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE SUMMARY (as of 10:00 am June 7, 2024)
- Since January 1, there have been 410 wildfires recorded in the Forest Protection Area that have burned 27,987.24 hectares (ha).
- There are currently 24 active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area. Of these wildfires, one is classified as being held and 23 are under control.
- There are currently 14 carryover wildfires from the 2023 season.
For the most up-to-date wildfire information, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.
ALBERTAFIREBANS.CA
The City of Calgary and several surrounding municipalities now have precautionary fire bans in place in response to the ongoing critical water main break and associated water shortages. Check albertafirebans.ca to see if you are impacted.
WILDFIRE DASHBOARD
The wildfire dashboard provides up-to-date wildfire information at the click of a button. This interactive tool displays important statistics on the number of active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, sizes, locations and more.
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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