ACTIVE WILDFIRE IN CFA NOW BEING HELD
The wildfire located near Kent Ridge in Kananaskis Country (CWF-167) is now classified as BEING HELD. This means that although there will still be fire activity, the wildfire is not expected to grow beyond pre determined boundaries given the resources on site and the anticipated weather. It is estimated at approximately 2 hectares. There is no immediate threat to infrastructure in the area. Albertans are asked to continue to avoid the area as crews and helicopters will continue working. There are currently 12 wildland firefighters and 4 helicopters on site.
The cause of this wildfire remains UNDER INVESTIGATION.
A FIRE ADVISORY remains in effect for the Calgary Forest Area. Fire permits are only being issued on a case-by-case basis.
VERY DRY CONDITIONS
As the wildfire in Kananaskis has indicated, conditions are very dry and can support wildfire ignition and sustained burning. Please be extra vigilant when out in our forested areas in the coming days and weeks. The wildfire danger will remain elevated until we receive regular rain or until the snow falls.
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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