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Moderate wildfire danger
The wildfire danger in the Calgary Forest Area is moderate overall. Areas that have received sufficient snowfall amounts remain under low wildfire danger, however much of the forest area is now dealing with exposed dead and dry vegetation. Warm temperatures are expected which will further accelerate snow melt leading to very dry conditions. Periods of strong, gusty winds are also expected over the coming days.
Warm temperatures, winds and dry vegetation create ideal conditions for wildfires to ignite and spread.
Fire advisory
Due to warm, windy and dry conditions, a fire advisory is now in effect for the Calgary Forest Area. Although fire permits are not currently required, burning projects are strongly discouraged and should be delayed until conditions improve.
Wildfire situation
Firefighters from the Calgary Forest Area, along with municipal partners, have responded to 5 wildfires already in 2026.
Wildfires can occur at any time of year.
CWF005 was detected on February 4. It is classified as being held at 2.2 hectares. The cause remains under investigation.
For up-to-date information on wildfire locations, status, size and statistics, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.
Check old burn sites
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.
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.
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 4, 2026 2:02 pm