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Wildfire update

Calgary Forest Area - February 17, 2026

Low wildfire danger

A return to winter conditions with cold temperatures and widespread snowfall has decreased the wildfire danger in the Calgary Forest Area to low. 

Fire advisory lifted

The fire advisory that had been in place since February 4 is now lifted due to widespread snow and cold temperatures. 

Wildfire situation

Firefighters from the Calgary Forest Area, along with municipal partners, have responded to 9 wildfires in 2026. They have all been extinguished.

CWF009 was detected on February 16 and extinguished at 0.01 ha. It was determined to be an abandoned campfire that escaped the fire ring.

For up-to-date information on wildfire locations, status, size and statistics, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard

Contact info

Anastasia Drummond
403-818-0938
[email protected]

Published on February 17, 2026 4:15 pm