Calgary Forest Area - June 12, 2025
The wildfire danger level in the Calgary Forest Area has been lowered to moderate. Cooler temperatures and recent rain in parts of the region have added moisture to vegetation, reducing the overall risk.
The fire danger is still very high in areas that did not receive rain.
Remember, wildfires can still ignite even in cool, damp conditions. If you're spending time outdoors, be cautious and do your part to prevent wildfires.
Fire ban
A fire ban remains in effect for the Calgary Forest Area. Under this fire ban all outdoor wood fires are prohibited and exiting fire permits are suspended.
Prohibited:
- All outdoor wood fires on public and private land. This includes campfires in:
- backcountry and random camping areas
- designated campgrounds
- day use areas
- private land
- Barbecue charcoal briquettes
- Fireworks and exploding targets
Allowed:
- Propane fire pits and natural gas-powered appliances
- Indoor wood fires
- Open flame oil devices
For a detailed map of the impacted areas, please visit Alberta Fire Bans.
Wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area
There are currently no active wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area. Since January 1, 2025, there have been 22 wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area which have burned a total of 32.83 hectares. View wildfire locations, statistics and more on the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.
Report wildfires
If you see smoke or flames in a forested area, call 310-FIRE (3473) to report it. Your call could be the reason firefighters get there faster and keep a small fire from becoming a large one. The public plays a key role in wildfire detection—early reports make a big difference.
Published on June 12, 2025 3:45 pm
Wildfire season runs March 1 – October 31.
From March 1 to October 31, all burning activities in the Forest Protection Area, excluding campfires, require a fire permit.
Prevent wildfires by checking on winter burn sites. Winter burns can smoulder underground and often reignite in the spring. Extinguish a fire by soaking it, stirring it, and soaking it again.
Contact info
Anastasia Drummond
403-818-0938
[email protected]