Forest Protection Area

• 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
  
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• 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