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Low wildfire danger
The wildfire danger across the Calgary Forest Area remains low.
Consistent rainfall throughout the region has added significant moisture to ground vegetation, effectively reducing the risk of wildfire.
Wildfire situation
There are currently no active wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area.
Even during periods of low wildfire danger, lookout observers remain busy by reporting weather measurements, performing on-site facility maintenance and monitoring the landscape for smoke or flames. These trained professionals play a vital role in early wildfire detection, providing an essential early warning system that allows firefighting resources to be deployed quickly and effectively. Human observers, along with public reports, remain among the most effective tools for wildfire detection.
From the lookout
While keeping watch over the landscape, one of our lookout observers recently captured a striking photo of a cougar passing through the area. It’s a reminder of the incredible wildlife that shares these forests.
A cougar spotted near a wildfire lookout in the Calgary Forest Area. Photo taken by a lookout observer through binoculars during routine wildfire surveillance.
Find wildfire information
For wildfire updates across the province check out the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard. This interactive map and display provides wildfire locations, statistics and more in one convenient location.
The AB Wildfire Status app remains the best option to view wildfire information on a mobile device. Download it from Apple Store or Google Play
If you see smoke or flames in a forested area, call 310-FIRE (3473) to report it immediately.
Contact info
Anastasia Drummond
403-818-0938
[email protected]
Published on July 28, 2025 1:19 pm