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Moderate wildfire danger
The wildfire danger in the Calgary Forest Area remains moderate. Although the area experienced some relief with colder temperatures and scattered snowfall, the forecast is calling for a return to above seasonal conditions. Warm temperatures are expected which will accelerate snow melt leading to dry conditions. Some areas are also expected to experience periods of strong, gusty winds. Warm temperatures, winds and dry vegetation create ideal conditions for wildfires to ignite and spread.
Wildfire situation
Firefighters from the Calgary Forest Area, along with municipal partners, have responded to 4 wildfires already in 2026.
Wildfires can occur at any time of year.
For up-to-date information on wildfire locations, status, size and statistics, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.
Caution urged with burning projects
While winter is generally the safest time to carry out these projects and fire permits are not currently required, any burning you conduct is your responsibility. Consider delaying burning projects until conditions improve. Warmer temperatures and strong winds in the region mean higher risk of burn piles spreading.
It is important to check old burn locations. Even if you are confident a fire has been fully extinguished, we strongly encourage you to revisit these sites and closely monitor for any signs of heat, smoke or flame.
We encourage you to follow our winter burning guidelines. These include waiting until there is a good snow cover (more than 15 cm), burning in stages so it's more manageable, and ensuring your fire is properly managed and fully extinguished.
Contact info
Anastasia Drummond
403-818-0938
[email protected]
Published on February 2, 2026 4:07 pm