Forest Protection Area

• Much of Alberta under fire bans amid soaring temperatures, gusting winds

  As the number and intensity of wildfires in Alberta increases, so do concerns about fires in areas of the province that have so far largely been spared from the flames.

  Environment

  May 7, 2025
  
• Albertans urged to be fire smart heading into hot, dry May weekend

  'We have really dry conditions. All of the snow has melted and all the vegetation and grass is really dry, which makes it easier for a wildfire to start.'

  Fire

  May 2, 2025
  
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• Alberta’s entire forest protection area under fire ban as temperatures soar

  Conditions are worsening for crews fighting wildfires across Alberta, as the province implements a fire ban across the entire forest protection area.

  Fire

  Jul 11, 2024
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• Nearly 1K people flee Garden River as wildfire threatens road access: officials

  In an update on Thursday afternoon, Alberta Wildfire confirmed that 981 residents of Garden River had left the community by Wednesday night.

  Fire

  Jul 11, 2024
• 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, 2024
• 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
• Conditions dry across the province as Alberta wildfire season ramps up

  Wildland firefighters and seasonal support staff are currently training, completing controlled burns and opening facilities like air tanker and fires bases.

  Environment

  Apr 24, 2023
• Alberta Emergency Alert test taking place this week to mark start of wildfire season

  On Wednesday afternoon, an Alberta Emergency Alert will go off on TV, radio, social media, online, the mobile app, and directly to Albertans via compatible cellphone push alerts.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2023
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• 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