Cooler conditions combined with rain showers or snow across much of the region have helped drop the wildfire danger in the Calgary Forest Area to moderate. Warm temperatures and gusty winds are once again forecast for the week with little precipitation. At this time of year vegetation does not hold moisture as readily and an increase in wildfire danger is anticipated. Anyone spending time outdoors is reminded to use extra caution when having a campfire, never leave fires unattended, and do your part to prevent human-caused wildfires.
Wildfire situation
There is currently one active wildfire in the Calgary Forest Area. CWF102 was detected on October 8 located on the west side of Crowsnest Mountain; it is currently under control at 0.3 hectares.
Since January 1, there have been 104 wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area, which have burned over 23 hectares.
Several wildfires were detected and extinguished over the past week. With very little lightning at this time of year, these wildfires were human caused and preventable. Grassland areas are particularly vulnerable to wildfire during the spring, fall, and winter months—especially during chinook events, when cured grasses can lead to rapid fire spread. Resources are in place to respond quickly to new wildfires.
This wildfire was detected on October 8. Even with cooler nights, wildfires can still ignite and spread very quickly.
Fall hazard reduction burning
Operations will continue this week with Îyârhe Nakoda First Nations to remove potentially dangerous fuels through hazard reduction burning. Over 100 hectares of land have been identified as priority for burning. Removing this fuel now could effectively reduce wildfire risk immediately and could support firefighting efforts later in the season or next year.
Smoke, flame, firefighters and equipment may be visible along Highway 1, Highway 1A, near Ghost Lake, and near Mînî Thnî over the coming weeks. There are no expected impacts to traffic.
Other small hazard reduction burning projects may be initiated this week at some Alberta Wildfire facilities. All operations will be dependent on resource availability and weather conditions.
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.
2027 wildland firefighter recruitment
Applications are now 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 October 14, 2026 12:11 pm