Calgary Area Update

The average wildfire danger across the Calgary Forest Area (CFA) has climbed to MODERATE to HIGH. The forecast is calling for above seasonal temperatures this week, with the possibility of strong, gusty winds. There is ample fine fuel (such as dead grasses and small plants) available for fast moving surface fires. 

ACTIVE WILDFIRES IN THE CFA

There are currently no active wildfires in the CFA.

Since January 1, the CFA has responded to 80 wildfires which have burned 63.71 hectares.

PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE SUMMARY (as of 10:00 am September 23, 2024)

• Since January 1, there have been 1,161 wildfires recorded in the Forest Protection Area that have burned 708,119 hectares (ha). 
• There are currently 59 active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area. Of these wildfires, 15 are being held and 44 are under control. 
• There remains one carryover wildfire from the 2023 season. 

For the most up-to-date wildfire information, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard. 

FIRESMART

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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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