Alberta Wildfire Smoke & Air Quality
Check wildfire smoke and air quality across Alberta on the live map, with readings plotted next to the active fires that may be driving them. During smoke events, follow your local health authority.
How Alberta smoke and air quality appear on the map
Turn on the smoke and air-quality layers to see where conditions are degrading across Alberta, plotted alongside active fires so you can see what may be driving the smoke. Air quality can change within hours as wind shifts, so check the map through the day and follow your local health authority during smoke events.
Air-quality sources for Alberta
Air-quality and smoke information for Alberta traces back to official sources:
- Alberta Wildfire
- Alberta Emergency Alert
- Environment and Climate Change Canada (AQHI)
- 511 Alberta
- NASA FIRMS
We pair these readings with active fire data so you can connect smoke to its likely source. Always confirm health advisories with your local health authority.
Alberta smoke and air quality FAQ
Is the air quality safe in Alberta right now?
Wildfire smoke can move air quality from good to hazardous quickly. WildFire-Ready plots air-quality readings for Alberta on the live map so you can check conditions near you. During smoke events, follow guidance from your local health authority, and check the map for the latest readings.
Where is the wildfire smoke coming from in Alberta?
Smoke over Alberta can come from local fires or be carried hundreds of kilometres from fires elsewhere. The live map shows active fires alongside air-quality readings, so you can see what may be driving conditions. Confirm health guidance with your local authority.
How do I protect myself from wildfire smoke in Alberta?
Common guidance during smoke events is to stay indoors with windows closed, run a clean-air space or filter where possible, limit strenuous outdoor activity, and follow advisories from your local health authority. People with heart or lung conditions, older adults, young children, and pregnant people should take extra care.
Where does Alberta air-quality data come from?
We draw air-quality readings for Alberta from Environment and Climate Change Canada (AQHI) and plot them on the map next to active fires. Always confirm health advisories with your local health authority. WildFire-Ready is a companion to 911, not a replacement.