Alberta’s wildfire season starts March 1. This means that fire permits are now required for burning within the Forest Protection Area, except for campfires.
Wildfires can still start in cooler conditions. Wildfire risk increases as snow melts and dry vegetation is exposed.
Always extinguish your campfire when you are done with it. Soak it, stir it and soak it again. Repeat these steps until there is no heat coming from the ashes.
Fire permits
Fire permits are free and can be requested online. You may also request your fire permit by calling your local forestry office.
High Level Forest Area | Permit Line – 780-926-5407
Stay informed of fire restrictions and fire bans in your area by checking Alberta Fire Bans.
Revisit winter burn sites
To prevent spring wildfires, check your brush pile or windrow burning projects to ensure all hot spots are extinguished.
- Spread out the remaining material.
- Soak the area and ensure there is no heat or smoke.
- Check your burn site multiple times in the coming weeks to ensure it has not reignited.
Wildfire updates are moving!
The look is changing but the content remains the same. High Level Forest Area wildfire updates will be distributed from a new source starting soon. Stay tuned for more information on how to sign up.
Wildfire situation
There are four active wildfires in the High Level Forest Area. All of these wildfires are carryover fires from 2024 and are under control. There is also one wildfire along the Alberta-N.W.T. border, which is also under control.
FireSmart
FireSmart is a national program that helps Canadians increase their resilience to wildfire. Whether you are a homeowner, resident, business, local government or community leader, you can take small steps with lasting impacts.
Visit FireSmart Alberta to learn how you can FireSmart your home and property and download the Farm and Acreage FireSmart magazine.