The wildfire danger in the Calgary forest area is low to moderate. Any exposed vegetation remains very dry, and isolated wildfire risk remains. The wildfire danger is expected to fluctuate until consistent and widespread snow cover is received across the region. Please continue to do your part to prevent human-caused wildfires.
End of the official wildfire season
October 31 marked the end of the 2026 wildfire season.
As of November 1, fire permits are no longer required for burning if you are in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Remember to follow safe burning practices to prevent human-caused wildfires. Please remember that fireworks and exploding targets are prohibited year-round without written approval from a forest officer.
Updates will be provided over the winter months only if required. Regular updates will resume for the 2027 wildfire season.
Wildfires can occur at anytime of year in southern Alberta. Open grassland areas are particularly vulnerable to wildfire over winter months if there is low snow cover. During chinook events, warm temperatures and very strong winds can lead to rapid fire spread. Firefighting resources remain available to respond to any new wildfires.
2027 wildland firefighter recruitment
Applications are open for the 2027 wildfire season. Positions are available for unit and helitack crew members and leaders. Visit Alberta Wildfire recruitment to learn more about these roles and other support positions that will be posted in the coming months.
Contact info
Anastasia Drummond
403-818-0938
[email protected]
Published on November 2, 2026 2:52 pm