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Campfires are once again allowed in the Calgary Forest Area. Wildfire officials say they must be attended at all times and fully extinguished before you leave. (image/Alberta Wildfire)
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Due to substantial precipitation, the fire ban has been lifted for the Calgary Forest Area (CFA).

With the lifting of the ban at 4 p.m. yesterday, campfires are now allowed. Wildfire officials remind people to attend their campfires at all times and fully extinguish them before leaving.

Both the Burstall Lake wildfire in the Peter Lougheed Provincial Park and Fallentimber fire 25 km west of Water Valley remain under control with no change in their size.

With precipitation forecasted to come to an end and a return to more seasonal conditions, a slow climb in the wildfire danger is anticipated by officials.

There have been 1,040 wildfires recorded in Alberta's entire Forest Protection Area that have burned 603,965 hectares (ha). Currently, there are 119 active wildfires with 13 classified as out of control, 38 being held and 68 under control. There remains one carryover wildfire from the 2023 season. 

For the most up-to-date wildfire information, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard

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