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Very High wildfire danger
The wildfire danger in the Calgary Forest Area has increased to very high. Warm, dry and gusty conditions are persisting in the area further drying vegetation. With no rainfall forecasted in the short term, the risk of fast moving wildfires will continue to increase. Please do your part to prevent unwanted wildfires.
Wildfire Situation
There is currently one active wildfire in the Calgary Forest Area.
CWF056 was detected on September 23. Firefighters responded quickly and this wildfire is now under control at 0.02 hectares.
Since January 1, 2025, there have been 55 wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area which have burned over 34 hectares. View wildfire locations, statistics and more on the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.
Firefighters from the Calgary Forest Area have also been busy assisting partner agencies on wildfires in southern Alberta. Conditions are very dry across this part of the province, firefighters and aircraft are positioned to quickly respond to new wildfires.
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
Do your part to prevent wildfires
This time of year, most wildfires are human-caused. Dry grasses combined with warm, windy days mean fires can still ignite and spread quickly. If you’re out hunting, camping, or enjoying the forest, please keep fire safety top of mind. Here are some reminders:
- Never leave a campfire unattended.
- Always soak it, stir the ashes and soak it again until cool to the touch.
- Build campfires in safe areas, away from dry grass, leaves and other flammable materials.
- If using an off-highway vehicle (OHV), stop often to clear hot spots like mufflers and undercarriages.
- Check for fire advisories, restrictions, or bans at Alberta Fire Bans before burning.
Contact info
Anastasia Drummond
403-818-0938
[email protected]
Published on September 24, 2025 11:59 am