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Wildfire update

Calgary Forest Area - September 19, 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. Warm daytime temperatures this week are drying vegetation very quickly. These conditions are expected to persist for several more days which will continue to increase the wildfire danger.

Wildfire Situation

There are currently no active wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area. 

Since January 1, 2025, there have been 53 wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area which have burned over 34 hectares. View wildfire locations, statistics and more on the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard. 

Fire advisory

A fire advisory remains in effect for the majority of the Calgary Forest Area. Under this advisory:    

  • New fire permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis, for essential burning only.
  • Fireworks and exploding targets are prohibited. 

Safe campfires are allowed under the current fire advisory. As fire danger levels rise, these restrictions can be adjusted to reduce the likelihood of human-caused wildfires. Visit Alberta Fire Bans for more information and to see the advisory area on a map. 

Fire restriction

A fire restriction is in effect for a small portion of the Calgary Forest Area, in the Panther region. Areas within Clearwater County, but within the Calgary Forest Area are under this fire restriction. Please visit Alberta Fire Bans to see map details of the impacted area. 

Prohibited: 

  • Outdoor wood fires on public land, this includes backcountry and random camping areas
  • Use of fireworks and exploding targets

Allowed:

  • Wood campfires in designated campgrounds or on private property, if in an engineered fire ring
  • Indoor wood fires, if in a device with a chimney and spark arrestor
  • Gas or propane fueled cooking, warming and lighting devices that are CSA-approved and used as per manufacturer’s standards
  • Open flame oil devices

 

Hunting season

Hunting season is underway in the foothills and mountains. Campfires are often part of the experience, but they must be managed safely:

  • Build campfires in safe areas, clear of dry grass and overhanging branches.
  • Keep fires small and never leave them unattended.
  • Fully extinguish your campfire before going to bed or leaving the site. Soak it, stir it and soak it again.
  • A fire is out only when no heat remains in the ashes. 

Contact info

Anastasia Drummond
403-818-0938
[email protected]

Published on September 19, 2025 12:20 pm