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Calgary Forest Area - January 05, 2026
Low wildfire danger
Winter conditions across the Calgary Forest Area have kept the wildfire danger low. Snow cover can be varied across the area and wildfires can burn during winter months if there is exposed dry vegetation.
Winter burning reminders
If you plan to burn this winter, we encourage you to follow our winter burning guidelines. These include waiting until there is a good snow cover (more than 15 cm), burning in stages so it's more manageable, and ensuring your fire is properly managed and fully extinguished.
Winter burning can also cause dangerous driving conditions when smoke lingers in the air, since smoke can stay close to the ground and travel great distances on cold days. The ideal conditions for burning are typically days with average temperatures and minimal wind. Please follow safe burning practices.
Wildfire situation
There are currently no active wildfires in the Calgary Forest Area. In 2025, 75 wildfires were extinguished in the Calgary Forest Area which burned over 60 hectares. Over 90 percent were human-caused, with most attributed to recreation or improper burning practices
For up-to-date information on wildfire locations, status, size and statistics, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.
2026 seasonal hiring
Although the window has now closed to apply for seasonal wildland firefighter positions, applications for various seasonal support positions are currently open. Many more opportunities will be posted in the coming months. Learn more about recruitment and apply today.
Published on January 5, 2026 4:09 pm
Wildfire season runs March 1 – October 31.
Tree cutting permits are required to cut firewood and Christmas trees on public land. In Alberta they are free and available online.
A surprising number of wildfires start in the winter. Remember to follow safe burning practices, even after wildfire season ends.
Contact info
Anastasia Drummond
403-818-0938
[email protected]