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High wildfire danger
The wildfire danger in the Calgary Forest Area has risen to high. Although southern portions of the forest area received some rainfall, the coverage in northern areas was more spotty allowing the fire danger to continue to climb. The forecast is calling for warm conditions through the weekend.
Please be extremely cautious when spending time outdoors. Avoid activities that could spark a fire and report any signs of a wildfire immediately.
Fire ban
The fire ban that had been in effect for central and northern areas of the province has been expanded to include the Calgary Forest Area. Under this fire ban all outdoor wood fires are prohibited and exiting fire permits are suspended.
Prohibited:
- All outdoor wood fires on public and private land. This includes campfires in:
- backcountry and random camping areas
- designated campgrounds
- day use areas
- private land
- Barbecue charcoal briquettes
- Fireworks and exploding targets
Allowed:
- Propane fire pits and natural gas-powered appliances
- Indoor wood fires
- Open flame oil devices
For a detailed map of the impacted areas, please visit Alberta Fire Bans.
Wildfire prevention in the Calgary Forest Area
There are currently no active wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area. With a fire ban now in effect, wildfire prevention staff are posting signage across the Calgary Forest Area. On average, 63% of wildfires in Alberta are caused by people. To help prevent wildfires, please follow Alberta fire bans and call 310-FIRE (3473) to report smoke or flames in a forested area.
As the fire ban is put into effect, signage is being posted across the Forest Protection Area.
Find wildfire information
We've updated 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
Contact info
Anastasia Drummond
403-818-0938
[email protected]
Published on June 6, 2025 11:09 am