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Wildfire prevention and mitigation

67% 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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Campfire safety

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

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Safe burning

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

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Fireworks and exploding targets

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

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Fire bans

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

Wildfire preparedness

Learn what you can do to prepare yourself and others in the event of a wildfire. See Wildfire preparedness for more details.

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Forest area office contacts

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

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