ACTIVE WILDFIRE IN CFA
Crews are currently responding to and actioning an active wildfire in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. The wildfire (CWF-167) is located near Kent Ridge in Kananaskis Country. It is estimated at approximately 2 hectares and is classified as out of control. There is no immediate threat to infrastructure in the area. Albertans are asked to avoid the area as crews and helicopters are working. There are currently 8 wildland firefighters and 3 helicopters on site with additional resources en-route.
A FIRE ADVISORY remains in effect for the Calgary Forest Area. Fire permits are only being issued on a case-by-case basis.
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.
The dashboard builds on the former wildfire status map by displaying the most frequently accessed information in one convenient location.
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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