Fire Ban Blankets Much of Alberta as Danger Hits High to Extreme Levels

Wildfire updates: Six Alberta forest areas in 'extreme wildfire risk' | Fire bans across Alberta

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Fire ban blankets much of Alberta as danger hits high to extreme levels

Wildfire officials are warning Albertans to take precautions as a fire ban blankets much of the province and danger ratings hit high to extreme levels.

Fire ban expanded to Calgary Forest Area as wildfire risk increases

A fire ban has been expanded into the Calgary Forest Area, which includes the Cochrane area. Wildfire prevention staff are actively posting signage throughout the region. Alberta Wildlife/GOA.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } The fire ban previously in place for central and northern Alberta has now been extended to include the Calgary Forest Area due to heightened wildfire risk. Under the ban, all outdoor wood f…