Light to moderate precipitation reached almost all corners of the Calgary Forest Area (CFA) and the average wildfire danger is now MODERATE. Pockets of HIGH to VERY HIGH wildfire danger remain in central portions of the CFA where the precipitation amounts were lower.
PROVINCIAL STATE OF EMERGENCY
Numerous wildfires continue to burn in many areas of the province. A provincial state of emergency has been declared. Albertans who require assistance can call 310-4455 for wildfire related information. https://www.alberta.ca/emergency.aspx
AMENDMENTS TO FIRE BAN AND OHV RESTRICTION
As of 10:00 AM, Friday May 26, the fire ban and OHV restriction have been lifted in the CFA. A FIRE RESTRICTION is now in effect.
DETAILS OF FIRE RESTRICTION
A FIRE RESTRICTION is 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.
INTERMITTENT SMOKE
The heaviest smoke has cleared for the time being, but there is still the possibility that smoke from wildfires in the central and northern areas of the province may push south. There are no wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area producing smoke. Firesmoke.ca is an online tool that tracks wildfire smoke. Visit this site to view where the smoke is coming from and how long it is expected to linger. If you have health related concerns, please call Health Link at 811.
FINAL UPDATE ON ANP-007
The Dormer Wildfire, ANP-007 from the 2022 wildfire season is now extinguished. The area was scanned this past week and no hot spots were detected. This wildfire was located in the Panther and was 669 hectares.
The CFA has responded to 17 wildfires this season.
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE (AS OF 10:00 a.m.)
Since January 1, 2023, there have been 523 wildfires recorded in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta that have burned 1,035,578.32 hectares.
There are currently 51 active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area. 14 of the wildfires are classified as out of control, 13 are being held and 24 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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