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Calgary Forest Area - March 18, 2026
Low wildfire danger
The overall wildfire danger in the Calgary Forest Area remains low. Warm temperatures across the region are accelerating the snow melt and exposing dead and dry grass and other vegetation. Fast moving grass fires are of particular concern in late winter and early spring. Until green-up occurs later this spring, and vegetation can retain more moisture, this risk will remain elevated.
Crowsnest Pass open house - CHFR program
Join us at our open house to learn about the Community Hazardous Fuels Reduction program underway in the surrounding area of the Crowsnest Pass. Representatives from Forestry and Parks, West Fraser Cochrane and other local partners will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. The session will take place at the Crowsnest Community Hall (2025 129 Street, Blairmore) on March 19 from 4-7 pm with a presentation at 5:30 pm.
The Community Hazardous Fuels Reduction Program focuses on removing and managing hazardous trees within 5 km of vulnerable communities to reduce wildfire risk and improve firefighting effectiveness.
Wildfire situation
There are currently no active wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area.
Since January 1, there have been 11 wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area.
For up-to-date information on wildfire locations, status, size and statistics, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard. By adjusting settings and layers on this site, you can also view Forest Area boundaries, active fire advisories, restrictions and bans, wildfire danger ratings and much more.
Fire permits
Now that wildfire season is officially underway, fire permits are once again required for any type of burning (with the exception of campfires) within the Forest Protection Area. Fire permits can be requested online (preferred) or by calling the Calgary Forest Area main office at (403) 297-8800.
Published on March 18, 2026 2:46 pm
Wildfire season runs March 1 – October 31.
Permits are required for all burning, except a campfire. Fire permits are free and available online.
Go back and check any winter burning projects to ensure they are fully extinguished. Fires can smoulder underground and reignite as a wildfire in the spring.
Contact info
Anastasia Drummond
403-818-0938
[email protected]