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High wildfire danger
The wildfire danger in the Calgary Forest Area remains high. Signs of green-up are apparent across southern Alberta meaning that vegetation is now able to hold more moisture. However, warm temperatures, windy conditions, and a lack of significant rain have combined to elevate the wildfire danger.
While there is potential for rain this weekend, wildfires can still start. Be cautious if you're spending time outdoors and do your part to prevent wildfires.
Wind conditions
In the Forest Protection Area, all burning, with the exception of campfires, requires a fire permit. Approved fire permits outline specific conditions for your burning project and wind is an important consideration. When winds exceed 15 km/h, all burn piles must be extinguished. High winds can cause fires to spread quickly and become difficult to control. Please pause all open burning projects until conditions improve and ensure all burning remains within permit requirements.
Responsible outdoor recreation
If you are enjoying the outdoors this long weekend, remember to do your part in preventing wildfires. Recreating responsibly on Alberta's public land helps keep our forests safe.
Never leave your campfire unattended and ensure your fire is completely extinguished before leaving the site or going to bed. Soak it, stir it, and soak it again until the coals are cool to the touch. The fire is fully extinguished when you can no longer feel any heat from the ashes. For more information, see Campfire safety.
Tips for safe recreation:
- Check and adhere to Alberta Fire Bans.
- When permitted, only create campfires in designated areas clear of dry vegetation and away from low hanging branches. Always have a water source nearby.
- Avoid parking vehicles in tall grass, where hot exhaust systems can ignite a fire.
- Regularly clear debris from hotspots on off-highway vehicles. For more information, see Off-highway vehicle safety.
- Fireworks and exploding targets are prohibited in the Forest Protection Area without written consent from a forest officer.
Hazard reduction burning
Over the past few weeks, firefighters have coordinated with Îyârhe Nakoda First Nations to remove hazardous fuels. More than 90 hectares of land was burned, effectively reducing wildfire risk which could support firefighting efforts later in the season.
Firefighters work alongside planners, municipal partners, Indigenous communities, and local industry to carefully identify locations, assess conditions, and conduct operations. This work also provides invaluable cross-training and operational opportunities.
Firefighters are burning dead and dry vegetation under controlled conditions.
Wildfire situation
There are currently no active wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area.
Since January 1, there have been 17 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.
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Contact info
Anastasia Drummond
403-818-0938
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Published on May 14, 2026 3:13 pm