Due to warm temperatures, a lack of precipitation and anticipated strong winds, the wildfire danger in the Calgary Forest Area is high. Any wildfires that start in these conditions have to potential to grow quickly, particularly through dry grass. Please use extra caution over the coming weekend with any outdoor activities that could spark a wildfire.
Increased risk
There is currently ample dry vegetation exposed on the landscape which could fuel fast moving wildfires. Many areas have been experiencing warm temperatures and little to no snow cover. With continued warm temperatures and strong, gusty winds forecast, we are urging all outdoor users to be extra vigilant.
- Campfires must be attended at all times and fully extinguished.
- Fireworks and exploding targets are prohibited year round without written permission from a forest officer.
- Although fire permits are not currently required, please consider delaying any burning projects until conditions improve. You are responsible for any fires you light.
Fire advisory
A fire advisory is in effect for the Calgary Forest Area due to unseasonably warm, dry and windy conditions. These conditions increase the risk of wildfires starting and spreading through dry and dead fuels quickly.
A fire permit is not required for burning in the Forest Protection Area between November 1 – March 1, but we ask that Albertans use caution with their fall and winter burning projects and to not burn if the wind speed is over 15km/h. Wind and dry grass can create the right conditions for a wildfire to spread quickly.
This fire advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.
Wildfire situation
There are no active wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area.
Since January 1, the Forest Area has responded to 107 wildfires that have burned over 23 hectares.
For up-to-date information on wildfire locations, status, size and statistics, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.
End of 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.
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 6, 2026 3:14 pm