The average wildfire danger across the Calgary Forest Area (CFA) is now LOW. Cooler temperatures persist with snow remaining in many areas.
CALGARY FOREST AREA WILDFIRES TO DATE
There are currently no active wildfires in the CFA.
The CFA has responded to 85 wildfires this season which have burned 5.86 hectares. They have all been extinguished.
FIRE PERMITS REQUIRED THROUGH OCTOBER 31
You can request your fire permit online or by phone. 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 the portal. You will need a MyAlberta Digital ID to access the portal. Please note that you can still request your permit from the Calgary Forest Area main office by calling 403-297-8800.
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE (as of 10:00 a.m. October 30)
Since January 1, 2023, there have been 1,094 wildfires recorded in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta that have burned 2,214,957.79 hectares.
There are currently 78 active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area. Of these wildfires 17 are classified as being held and 62 are under control. For the latest information about wildfires: www.alberta.ca/wildfire-status.
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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