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Wildfire update

Calgary Forest Area - May 27, 2025

Report a wildfire: 
310-FIRE (3473)

Alberta Wildfire application:

High wildfire danger

The wildfire danger in the Calgary Forest Area has climbed to high. Extremely warm temperatures combined with very strong winds will continue to increase the wildfire danger over the coming days. Although cooler temperatures and the possibility of rain are in the forecast for the coming weekend, we are anticipating several days of high to very high wildfire danger.

Remember to review the conditions on your fire permit carefully. The conditions will note that you should never burn in windy conditions. Help reduce the number of human-caused wildfires.

Wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area

There are currently no active wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area. CWF-021 was extinguished on May 22 at 4.20 hectares. Personnel from the CFA are currently assisting on wildfire operations in northern Alberta as well as in Manitoba. Sufficient resources are always maintained in the area to respond to any new wildfire starts.

With a backdrop of a blue sky and a few clouds, a group of wildland firefighters is receiving a briefing. Before beginning an important day's work, this wildland firefighting crew is receiving a briefing and their assignment. This group of firefighters from the Calgary Forest Area is assisting on wildfires burning in northern areas of the province.

Fire permits required

Fire permits are required for any burning, except campfires, in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. This includes small brush piles and burn barrels.  Fire permits are free and can be requested from the Calgary Forest Area main office by calling 403-297-8800 or requested from our fire permit site.

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 May 27, 2025 5:53 pm