Calgary Area Update (15)

The average wildfire danger across the Calgary Forest Area (CFA) is now HIGH with some areas pushing into VERY HIGH. Widespread precipitation has given way to above average conditions. Warm temperatures and gusty winds are driving up the wildfire danger. The forecast is calling for a return to very warm temperatures with no anticipated precipitation. As the grass continues to cure (die and dry out), it (and other dry vegetation) can provide extra fuel for fast moving wildfires.

ACTIVE WILDFIRES IN THE CFA

CWF-057 (Fallentimber Fire) is UNDER CONTROL at 48.8 hectares. It is located approximately 25 km west of Water Valley.

Since January 1, the CFA has responded to 77 wildfires which have burned 63.46 hectares.

Our patrol staff generally saw safe campfire practices over the long weekend. They did however discover 6 abandoned campfires and extinguished them.

Abandoned campfire Labour Day weekend This campfire was left abandoned in the CFA, our patrol staff located and extinguished it before it had a chance to escape the ring and grow.

PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE SUMMARY (as of 10:00 am September 5, 2024)

Since January 1, there have been 1,137 wildfires recorded in the Forest Protection Area that have burned 707,039 hectares (ha).
There are currently 74 active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area. Of these wildfires, 28 are being held and 46 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.

FIRE PERMITS REQUIRED

Fire permits are required until November 1 for any type of burning, with the exception of a campfire. You can request your free fire permit online or by calling (403) 297-8800.

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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