The overall wildfire danger in the Calgary Forest Area (CFA) remains LOW. Precipitation has continued over the week suppressing the wildfire danger. It has also helped to speed along green-up across the area. The forecast is calling for a continuation of unsettled conditions through the weekend with the possibility of warm conditions next week.
LONG WEEKEND WRAP UP
While the majority of users on public land were respectful this long weekend, we still encountered a few issues. Wildland firefighters and patrol staff located several unattended campfires over the weekend and were required to extinguish over 25 abandoned campfires left burning.
Thank you to those individuals who kept their campfires attended at all times and fully extinguished them before leaving.
*This campfire was left abandoned next to the river on Studd Creek Road.
WILDFIRES IN THE CFA
Since January 1, the CFA has responded to 35 wildfires which burned a total of 5.49 hectares.
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE SUMMARY (as of 10:00 am May 24, 2024)
- Since January 1, there have been 359 wildfires recorded in the Forest Protection Area that have burned 28,088.45 hectares (ha).
- There are currently 31 active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area. Of these wildfires, three are being held and 28 are under control.
- There are currently 20 carryover wildfires from the 2023 season.
For the most up-to-date wildfire information, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.
STAYING SHARP
The CFA has been sending many resources north to assist on wildfires burning in central and northern Alberta. Wildland firefighters remaining here in the CFA are taking this opportunity to keep their skills sharp, even in the rain. These firefighters are working on hydrant training, engine drafting and pump troubleshooting.
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, suspected causes and more.
FIRE PERMITS
Request your fire permit online. 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. By getting a permit before burning, you help keep our firefighters free to fight real wildfires instead of responding to the smoke in your backyard.
To request a fire permit online, visit our website. Please note that you can still request your permit from the Calgary Forest Area main office by calling 403-297-8800.
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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