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Wildfire prevention and mitigation

63% of wildfires in Alberta are started by people. Learn what you can do to reduce the risk of wildfires and mitigate their impact.

Call 310-FIRE (3473) to report a wildfire in a forested area.

Introduction

Alberta is responsible for the prevention, detection and suppression of wildfires in the province’s Forest Protection Area. Alberta Wildfire uses all available tools and technology to assess wildfire risk, predict where wildfires may start and respond quickly to protect forests, infrastructure and communities.

See wildfire status for a current interactive map of active wildfires, danger ratings and more.

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Emergency information

Find evacuation information for current emergencies, including travel advisories and financial support.

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Recruitment

From working on the fireline to helping wildfire prevention efforts, find seasonal job opportunities with Alberta Wildfire.

Wildfire preparedness

Learn about wildfires and what you can do to protect yourself and others.

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Off-highway vehicle safety

How to safely operate off-highway vehicles so they do not cause wildfires.

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Safe burning

Learn how to safely burn brush, vegetation or woody debris on your property.

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Contact

Forest area office contacts

Information line: 1-866-394-3473 (FYI-FIRE)
Media inquiries: 780-420-1968
Email: wildfireinfo@gov.ab.ca

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