Alberta Fire Bans
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After hot, dry August, what is Alberta’s fire risk?As of Thursday afternoon, 25 fire bans were in place in Alberta's forest protection area, the majority of which are in southern Alberta.EnvironmentSep 1, 2022
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Fire ban issued for Banff National Park because of ‘elevated’ dangerParks Canada officials issued a fire ban for Banff National Park on Tuesday, saying the decision was made "due to elevated fire danger."WeatherJul 20, 2021
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A look at Alberta’s wildfire season so far and what the risk is right nowConcerns typically heightened this time of year as wildfire danger depends greatly on spring moisture.WeatherMay 20, 2021
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After dry Alberta winter, what will 2021 wildfire season look like?Wildfire season started in Alberta on March 1 and it runs until Oct. 31. Preparations are already well underway for the 2021 wildfire season.WeatherMar 24, 2021
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Fire bans issued in Cochrane, Rocky View County following grass fires in areaThe municipal district of Rocky View County cited dry and windy conditions as the reason for the fire ban.WeatherApr 27, 2020
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Edmonton declares fire ban amid hot, dry weather conditionsA fire ban was declared in Edmonton on Friday morning amid hot and dry weather conditions in the city.EnvironmentMay 31, 2019
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High Level, surrounding areas evacuated as wildfire burns in northwestern AlbertaA mandatory evacuation order was issued for parts of Mackenzie County in northwestern Alberta Monday afternoon as an out-of-control wildfire burned in the area.EnvironmentMay 20, 2019
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Fire ban lifted in EdmontonA fire ban that was issued on May 17 has been lifted for Edmonton.WeatherMay 31, 2018
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Crews from Ontario called in to battle northern Alberta wildfire near ManningA wildfire described as "out of control" was burning in northern Alberta near the town of Manning on Tuesday morning.FireMay 29, 2018
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Man charged with 23 counts of arson for series of fires around Smoky LakeA Smoky Lake man has been arrested and charged in connection with a string of fires.CrimeMay 23, 2018
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