Recent conditions have resulted in low fire danger for the High Level Forest Area. Despite this, fires can still ignite under the right conditions. Please continue to be cautious during any activity that can cause a spark, friction or hot exhaust.
Wildfire situation
There are no active wildfires in the High Level Forest Area. For real-time information on wildfires, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard or download the Alberta Wildfire Status app.
Get a fire permit
During wildfire season (March 1 through October 31), a fire permit is required in the Forest Protection Area for all burning except campfires. Permits help us track where burning projects are happening and outline the conditions for a safe burn.
Permits are required during wildfire season without exception - including when the wildfire danger level for the area is designated as low.
Request your free fire permit online or contact the High Level Forest Area office at 780-841-0132.
Campfire Safety
Abandoned campfires cause many wildfires every year in Alberta. These human-caused wildfires are completely preventable. Never leave a campfire unattended and always fully extinguish it when you are done. Soak it, stir it and soak it again, until the coals are cool to the touch.
Harvesting operations
To operate safely in the forest area we recommend:
- Maintaining your equipment by continuously inspecting for any wear and tear
- Ensuring machine parts are well lubricated to reduce sparking potential
- Checking fluid levels on equipment like oil, coolant and other fluids to avoid overheating the engine components
- Stopping often to cool machines down during hot days
- Acknowledging that hay bales can spontaneously combust under hot and dry conditions. To avoid accidently starting a wildfire, consider baling outside the peak burning hours of (3 pm - 7 pm) as this is when wildfires are more likely to occur and spread quickly
- Always carry firefighting equipment with you like a fire extinguisher, shovel and water vessel
For more information on proactive measures you can take to prevent wildfires from starting on your property, check out the FireSmart Farm and Acreage magazine.
Contact info
Provincial Information Officer
780-420-1968
[email protected]
Published on September 4, 2026 4:47 pm