The wildfire danger across the Calgary Forest Area is now low. Widespread, heavy rainfall over the weekend has helped reduce wildfire danger. With more rainfall expected in the coming days, the wildfire danger is expected to remain low in the short term.
Wildfire situation
Since January 1, there have been 34 wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area, which have burned over 20 hectares.
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.
If you’re going to burn it, get a permit
Fire permits are required for any type of burning within the Forest Protection Area, with the exception of campfires. You can request your free fire permit online (preferred) or by calling the Calgary Forest Area main office at (403) 297-8800.
Always follow safe burning practices. If the wind is gusting over 15 km/h or increases beyond the limit on your permit, immediately extinguish your fire.
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Contact info
Anastasia Drummond
403-818-0938
[email protected]
Published on June 1, 2026 4:25 pm