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High wildfire danger
Very warm and dry conditions have pushed the wildfire danger in the Calgary Forest Area (CFA) to high. Although we are starting to see hints of spring and green-up, there is ample dry fuel on the landscape that could fuel fast moving wildfires. Dead and dry grass carries an extreme wildfire risk at this time of year.
The sooner we know about a wildfire, the sooner we can respond. Report wildfires to 310-FIRE.
Wildfires in the CFA
There are currently no active wildfires in the forest area.
Since January 1, the CFA has responded to 11 wildfires which have burned 26.35 hectares.
Fire permits required
A reminder that fire permits are required for any burning, except campfires, in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Fire permits are free and can be requested from the Calgary Forest Area main office by calling 403-297-8800 or requested online. Permit holders have been contacted to delay burning until conditions improve and new permit requests may be delayed.
Fire restriction
A fire restriction is in effect for the extreme northern portions of the CFA. Areas south of the Red Deer River that are within Clearwater County only are impacted by this fire restriction. Visit Alberta Fire Bans for a detailed map of the fire restriction area. Under this fire restriction:
Prohibited:
- Outdoor wood fires on public lands in backcountry and random camping areas
- Any burning, other than a campfire on private land
- Fireworks and exploding targets
Allowed:
- Safe wood campfires in a designated campground (in an engineered ring) or on private land
- Backyard firepits
- Propane and natural gas-powered appliances (stoves, lanterns, fire rings)
- Charcoal briquette barbeques
- Indoor wood fires
- Open flame oil devices (tiki torches, deep fryers)
Contact info
Anastasia Drummond
403-818-0938
[email protected]
Published on May 2, 2025 10:59 am