Calgary Area Update (13)

The average wildfire danger across the Calgary Forest Area (CFA) is now LOW. The CFA has benefitted from widespread precipitation, particularly in the northern sections. While showers have begun to move through the southern portions of the CFA, it has been more scattered coverage. There may remain pockets where the wildfire danger is higher.

ACTIVE WILDFIRES IN THE CFA

CWF-080 was EXTINGUISHED at 0.2 hectares. It was detected on the morning of September 10 and located in the Castle Wildland Provincial Park. 14 wildland firefighters and two helicopters responded to this wildfire. The cause is under investigation.

CWF-057 (Fallentimber Fire) is now EXTINGUISHED at 48.8 hectares.

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

Camera shot from grotto This image, captured from one of our remote cameras, indicates a cool and wet day in the CFA which is helping to drop the wildfire danger to LOW.

HUNTING SEASON

Hunting season has begun in many of our foothill and mountain regions. If you are out hunting, please be sure to build your campfires in safe areas. Clear away any nearby dry vegetation and do not build your campfire in an area with overhanging branches. Keep your campfire fully attended at all times and be sure to FULLY extinguish it by soaking it, stirring it and soaking again.

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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.

Wildfire Dashboard