Calgary Forest Area

Calgary Forest Area - October 05, 2026

Fall hazard reduction burning

Operations will continue this week with Îyârhe Nakoda First Nations to remove potentially dangerous fuels through hazard reduction burning. Over 100 hectares of land have been identified as priority for burning. Removing this fuel now could effectively reduce wildfire risk immediately and could support firefighting efforts later in the season or next year.

Smoke, flame, firefighters and equipment may be visible along Highway 1, Highway 1A, near Ghost Lake, and near Mînî Thnî over the coming weeks. There are no expected impacts to traffic.

Firefighters work alongside planners, municipal partners, Indigenous communities, and local industry to carefully identify locations, assess conditions, and conduct operations. This work also provides invaluable cross-training and operational opportunities.

Firefighters are taking advantage of ideal autumn conditions to burn away hazardous fuel on Îyârhe Nakoda Nations land.

Wildfire situation

There are currently no active wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area.

Since January 1, there have been 101 wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area, which have burned over 22 hectares.

Wildfire season is not over. It is common to see an increase in wildfire danger at this time of year. Grassland areas are particularly vulnerable to wildfire during the spring, fall, and winter months—especially during chinook events, when cured grasses can lead to rapid fire spread. Resources are in place to respond quickly to new wildfires.