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High Level Forest Area - March 12, 2026
Low wildfire danger
The wildfire danger is low in the High Level Forest Area due to cooler conditions and snow cover.
Wildfire season begins March 1
Wildfire season runs from March 1 to October 31. During this time, fire permits are required for any outdoor burning, except campfires. Request a fire permit online in the Forest Protection Area.
If you completed any burning projects over the winter months, remember to check the site often. Fires can smoulder underground for weeks or even months and may reignite when temperatures rises and conditions become dry. When revisiting your winter burn site, you should:
- Spread the remaining ashes and debris.
- Check the ground for any hot spots with your bare hands and feel deep below the surface for any lingering ground fire.
- Douse the area to fully extinguish the burn and stir up ashes with heavy equipment or hand tools.
- Ensure the area is cold to the touch - only then is the fire fully out.
Published on March 12, 2026 9:15 am
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
Provincial Information Officer
780-420-1968
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