Alberta Wildfire

Alberta Wildfire is responsible for wildfire management in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.

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Alberta has a tiered fire ban system to restrict activities that may cause wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.

Learn more about active fire bans in your community by visiting https://t.co/Szr4PNs2s6

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If you see smoke or fire in the forest, call 310-FIRE (3473) to report it. Use the reporting tool in the AB Wildfire Status app to share the exact coordinates of the fire.

The public plays a vital role in detecting wildfires in a timely manner. Your help makes a difference.

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Do your part to prevent wildfires this long weekend.

If you have a campfire, make sure it’s never left unattended and always extinguish it when you are done. Soak it, stir it and soak it again to ensure it is out.

Learn more about campfire safety: https://t.co/oujA8lIWE4

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A Red Flag Watch is in effect for southern Alberta on Aug 1. This means that conditions are right for extreme wildfire behaviour. Don't cause a wildfire – use caution outdoors and follow fire bans in your area. For more information, visit https://t.co/WxhtYZofDW.

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Alberta uses a combination of ground and aerial firefighting resources when fighting a wildfire.

Learn more about our current job openings: https://t.co/xMUyTFZmqE

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Alberta Wildfire uses both traditional and new technology to detect wildfires.

This aerial view shows a wildfire burning along the shoreline of a small, remote lake in the boreal forest.

If you see smoke or fire in the forest, call 310-FIRE (3473) to report it.

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Due to drying conditions and an increase in fire danger there is now a restriction in the Calgary Forest Area and an advisory in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area. For more information, and to see a map of the restrictions, visit https://t.co/9lOj6YVx5l

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Alberta Wildfire assigns a response type to wildfires that fall under our jurisdiction based on how the wildfire is being managed.

Learn more about our wildfire status definitions: https://t.co/9u6DIZFqvT

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If you plan on using an off-highway vehicle (OHV) in the Forest Protection Area, remember to stop often and check hot spots.

Debris heated by the exhaust system can inadvertently start a wildfire when it falls to the ground.

Learn more: https://t.co/vM4c64Uo6B

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Smoke can travel hundreds of kilometers and isn’t always from an active wildfire in Alberta.

Check current smoke conditions and patterns at https://t.co/52dERY0AA3. The site provides real-time smoke maps and information to help understand where wildfire smoke is coming from.

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A campfire might look like it’s out, but hidden heat can remain beneath the ashes for hours.

Before you leave your campsite, make sure your campfire is completely extinguished.

Soak it with plenty of water, stir it and soak it again until everything is cool to the touch.

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Fire lookouts help Alberta Wildfire spot new wildfires early.

From towers and mountain tops, they scan vast forest areas for smoke and report new starts, giving crews a critical head start.

Learn more about how we fight wildfires: https://t.co/bz9vNuyofQ

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Alberta Wildfire is proud to support wildfire response efforts across Canada, including in Quebec.

Currently, 81 Alberta Wildfire crew members and support staff are assisting with wildfire suppression efforts in Quebec.

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Night operations are an important part of wildfire suppression.

Cooler temperatures, higher humidity and lighter winds help crews engage active wildfires and strengthen containment lines.

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Brush piles and windrows are commonly used to burn woody debris after agricultural or development-related land clearing.

Alberta Wildfire can advise you on how to construct your burn site within the Forest Protection Area so it meets guidelines required for your fire permit.

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It was a wet week for much of Alberta.

This weekly precipitation map shows the amount of rainfall the province saw between July 13 and July 20.

Learn more about our fire weather forecasts and observations: https://t.co/9I3Et21Lbg

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Download the AB Wildfire Status app for the latest information on wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. The app also provides up-to-date info on fire advisories, restrictions and bans. ⁣ ⁣

Apple: https://t.co/XdaDaEDpKq ⁣
Android: https://t.co/LREfs25RVm...

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When conditions allow, Alberta Wildfire crews support Alberta Parks and other partner agencies with important field projects, including FireSmart initiatives, trail maintenance, as well as hazard tree assessment and removal.

Learn more about FireSmart: https://t.co/dc0lbz92fX

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Alberta Wildfire has a mandate to report all fires to the nearest fire centre within 5 minutes of detection.

One of the most effective wildfire detection systems is when members of the public report a wildfire by calling 310-FIRE.

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Alberta Wildfire continues to help fight wildfires across the country, including the Northwest Territories.

Personnel and aircraft have been deployed to help assist the Government of Northwest Territories and Parks Canada in responding to ongoing wildfire activity in the north.