The average wildfire danger in the Calgary Forest Area (CFA) remains LOW, with some small areas of MODERATE. Warm, spring like conditions are expected over the weekend which will speed up the melt in areas still snow-covered and will dry out exposed areas. Wildfires can start and spread in these conditions, particularly on warm, windy days.
WILDFIRES IN THE CFA
Since January 1, the CFA has responded to eight wildfires which burned a total of 1.53 hectares.
CWF-007 was assessed on May 8 and is now extinguished at 0.5 hectares.
CWF-008 was assessed on May 9 and is under control at 0.01 hectares.
The cause of both wildfires remains under investigation.
The CFA has ended assistance on Mutual Aid wildfire CCU-001. The CFA had provided five wildland firefighters, one 8-person firetack crew and a helicopter to assist Cypress County.
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE SUMMARY (as of 10:00 am May 9, 2024)
- Since January 1, there have been 280 wildfires recorded in the Forest Protection Area that have burned 9,198.63 hectares (ha).
- There are currently 40 active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area. Of these wildfires, three are classified as being held and 37 are under control.
- There are currently 24 carryover wildfires from the 2023 season.
For the most up-to-date wildfire information, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.
FIRE PERMITS REQUIRED
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 from your burning projects.
To request a fire permit online, visit this website. You will need an Alberta.ca Account 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.
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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