Wildfire prevention and mitigation

Most wildfires in Alberta are human-caused and preventable. Learn what you can do to reduce the risk of wildfires and mitigate their impact.

Introduction

67% of wildfires in Alberta are started by people. If you start a wildfire, you can be charged, fined, and held liable for all costs associated with fighting the wildfire.

Don’t be that person – learn simple steps to prevent wildfires when camping, using fireworks, riding OHVs, or burning debris.

If you see a wildfire in a forested area call 310-FIRE (3473)

In focus

A safe campfire burning in the night

How to choose your campfire site, prepare your campfire and properly extinguish it when you are done.

Burn pile in a field

Learn how to safely burn brush, vegetation or woody debris on your property.

A fireworks display at nighttime

How to get permission to use fireworks and exploding targets in the Forest Protection Area.

Smoke rising from a forest

Find active fire advisories, restrictions, bans, forest closures, off-highway vehicle restrictions and what activities are allowed.

Wildfire preparedness

Learn what you can do to prepare yourself and others in the event of a wildfire. See Wildfire preparedness for more details.