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Low wildfire danger
The wildfire danger in the Calgary Forest Area remains low. Another wave of winter-like conditions has provided cooler temperatures and some much needed moisture across the region. More unsettled conditions are anticipated in the short term which will help to maintain a lower wildfire danger.
Wildfire situation
There are currently no active wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area.
Since January 1, there have been 11 wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area.
For up-to-date information on wildfire locations, status, size and statistics, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard. By adjusting settings and layers on this site, you can also view Forest Area boundaries, active fire advisories, restrictions and bans, wildfire danger ratings and much more.
2026 Operational preparations
The Calgary Forest Area is ready to respond to new wildfires. Seasonal staff including wildland firefighters, dispatchers, patrol staff, information officers, warehouse support, lookout observers and airtanker base staff continue to onboard bolstering the resources in the region. Our northern fire base is open and additional facilities will be coming online to support wildfire response, house our seasonal staff and increase wildfire detection.
Fire permits
Fire permits are required for any type of burning (with the exception of campfires) within the Forest Protection Area. Fire permits can be requested online (preferred) or by calling the Calgary Forest Area main office at (403) 297-8800. By getting a permit, you help us know where approved burning is taking place and allowing firefighters to respond quickly to new wildfires and not investigating burn piles in your back yard.
Contact info
Anastasia Drummond
403-818-0938
[email protected]
Published on April 1, 2026 11:40 am