Alberta Fire Ban

• Soaring temperatures trigger fire ban across Alberta’s forest protection area

  The province said it is crucial that Albertans avoid any activities that fall under this ban to prevent new wildfires from breaking out.

  Weather

  Jul 10
  
• Edmonton fire ban lifted following rain, cool weather

  A fire ban that was put in place in Edmonton almost a month ago, amid extremely hot and dry conditions and as wildfires raged across the province, has been lifted.

  Weather

  Jun 1, 2023
  
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• Alberta parks closed over wildfire risk, Crown land campers urged to be smart May long weekend

  'I know this is disappointing for many, but it is necessary to reduce the risk of wildfire,' Alberta's minister of forestry and parks said of bans ahead of the May long weekend.

  Fire

  May 18, 2023
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• Campfires restricted in Kananaskis Country as southern Alberta fire risk increases

  Continuing hot and dry conditions have prompted officials to put a fire restriction in a stretch of the Rocky Mountains and foothills.

  Environment

  Aug 9, 2022
• Fire ban issued for Banff National Park because of ‘elevated’ danger

  Parks Canada officials issued a fire ban for Banff National Park on Tuesday, saying the decision was made "due to elevated fire danger."

  Weather

  Jul 20, 2021
• Alberta downgrades fire ban due to ‘great work’ of wildfire crews, favourable weather

  The fire ban, which covered the Forest Protection Area, provincial parks and protected areas, was put into place in mid-April as a measure to slow the start of the wildfire season.

  Environment

  May 26, 2020
• May long weekend moisture not enough to quash wildfire concerns in southern Alberta

  Steady rainfall heading into the May long weekend helped with wildfire danger conditions across southern Alberta, however, there are still concerns.

  Weather

  May 20, 2019
• Provincial government issues fire ban for southern Alberta

  “The continued hot and dry weather across much of southern Alberta has created an extreme fire hazard," said Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier.

  Environment

  Aug 12, 2018
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• One cigarette causes $1M in damages in southeast Edmonton

  Four buildings were caught up in a blaze that start at 193 Avenue and 67 Street.

  Weather

  May 22, 2018
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• Strathcona County wildfire under control Friday

  A wildfire burning in northern Strathcona County for nearly a week has been brought under control by fire crews.

  Environment

  May 18, 2018