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Moderate wildfire danger
The wildfire danger in the Calgary Forest Area remains moderate. Although more seasonal conditions have set in with cooler nights, the underlying vegetation remains very dry and the risk of fast moving grass fires will remain until snow falls. Please be cautious will any burning projects or activities that could spark a wildfire.
Wildfire situation
There are currently no active wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area.
Since January 1, 2025, there have been 59 wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area which have burned almost 35 hectares. View wildfire locations, statistics and more on the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.
Pile burning project at Canmore Nordic Centre
Starting tomorrow, firefighters will be taking advantage of ideal conditions to conduct pile burning at the Canmore Nordic Centre. The piles remain from important FireSmart work undertaken at the site over the past year. Smoke may be visible in areas near the Canmore Nordic Centre, but burning will be completed and all piles extinguished before Monday. No additional site closures are anticipated.
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.
Contact info
Anastasia Drummond
403-818-0938
[email protected]
Published on October 17, 2025 3:38 pm