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Calgary Forest Area - May 08, 2026
High wildfire danger
The overall wildfire danger in the Calgary Forest Area remains high. Signs of green-up are evident across southern Alberta indicating that vegetation is able to retain more moisture making is less likely to burn. While this is a welcomed sign, there are still several weeks of higher risk as ample dry vegetation remains on the landscape. It is common to see an increase in wildfires at this time of year, please do your part to reduce the number of human-caused wildfires.
Wildfire situation
There are currently no active wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area.
Since January 1, there have been 16 wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area, which have burned over 20 hectares.
Firefighters from the Calgary Forest Area have also been busy supporting neighbouring municipalities with wildfires burning in their jurisdictions. Written agreements and strong working relationships allow for swift and seamless wildfire response when needed.
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.
Municipal wildfire reporting
Sharing timely information about active wildfires with Albertans is an important part of the Alberta government's approach to wildfire safety. That’s why we’ve enabled municipalities to report wildfires occurring within their borders to have them included on the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard and Alberta Wildfire Status app. The blue flame icon indicates a municipal fire. Read the map legend to understand the different flame icons.
Alberta Wildfire is also introducing response type reporting to explain how a wildfire is being managed. Wildfires within Alberta Wildfire’s jurisdiction will be assigned one of three response types:
- Full response: Immediate and aggressive suppression action is taken.
- Modified response: Some suppression action is used to contain a wildfire within a pre-determined boundary.
- Monitored response: The wildfire is observed and assessed.
Click on one of the flame icons on the wildfire map to find the response type information.
Join Alberta Forestry at a nearby event
Join Alberta Forestry and Crowsnest Pass Fire Department to learn about wildfire prevention, firefighting operations and try out some equipment. Lunch included!
- Crowsnest Pass Community Wildfire Preparedness BBQ May 9, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Gazebo Park in Blairmore.
Seeking your input
Forest area updates are an important way we share the latest wildfire information with Albertans. We’ve developed a short survey to determine if the updates are meeting your needs. Share your thoughts today.
Published on May 8, 2026 1:00 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]