Wildfire prevention and mitigation

63% of wildfires in Alberta are started by people. Learn what you can do to reduce the risk of wildfires and mitigate their impact.

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Help prevent wildfires

If you start a wildfire, you can be charged, fined, and held liable for all costs associated with fighting the wildfire.

Don’t be that person – learn simple steps to prevent wildfires when camping, using fireworks, riding OHVs or burning debris.

Call 310-FIRE (3473) to report a wildfire in a forested area.

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Alberta Wildfire Mitigation Strategy

Taking action to address the negative impacts of large wildfires that threaten communities, forests and infrastructure.

Campfire safety

How to choose your campfire site, prepare your campfire and properly extinguish it when you are done.

Safe burning

Learn how to safely burn brush, vegetation or woody debris on your property.

Fireworks and exploding targets

How to get permission to use fireworks and exploding targets in the Forest Protection Area.

Fire bans

Find active fire advisories, restrictions, bans, forest closures, off-highway vehicle restrictions and what activities are allowed.

More resources

Wildfire preparedness

Learn what you can do to prepare yourself and others in the event of a wildfire. 

Contact

Forest area office contacts

Information line: 1-866-394-3473 (FYI-FIRE)
Media inquiries: 780-420-1968
Email: [email protected]

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