Calgary Wildfire Map & Tracker
Track active wildfires near Calgary in real time. WildFire-Ready maps active fires, evacuation alerts, and wildfire smoke and air quality across Alberta, drawn from official agencies and updated continuously. Calgary faces grass-fire risk on its dry prairie edges, and smoke from mountain and northern Alberta fires can degrade air quality through the summer.
Wildfire risk around Calgary
Calgary faces grass-fire risk on its dry prairie edges, and smoke from mountain and northern Alberta fires can degrade air quality through the summer.
Calgary sits within Alberta, so the same official-source fire, evacuation, and air-quality data that we carry for the region applies here. Open the live map centred on Calgary to see active fires near you, watch a fire of interest, and check evacuation alerts and air quality in one place.
Calgary fire data sources
Everything we show near Calgary traces back to the agencies that publish it for Alberta:
- Alberta Wildfire
- Alberta Emergency Alert
- Environment and Climate Change Canada (AQHI)
- 511 Alberta
- NASA FIRMS
You can verify the area's fire picture directly at the official agency: https://wildfire.alberta.ca/.
Calgary wildfire FAQ
Are there wildfires near Calgary right now?
WildFire-Ready shows active wildfires near Calgary and across Alberta in real time, drawn from official agencies. Open the live map centred on Calgary to see what is currently active, where it is burning, and its status. Counts change throughout the day, so check the map for the latest picture.
Is there wildfire smoke in Calgary?
Wildfire smoke can reach Calgary from local fires or from fires far away, and air quality can change quickly. WildFire-Ready plots air-quality readings on the map so you can check conditions in and around Calgary. During smoke events, follow guidance from your local health authority.
Where can I see evacuation alerts near Calgary?
Evacuation orders and alerts appear on the WildFire-Ready map as the responsible agencies issue them for the Alberta area around Calgary. Always follow official evacuation orders, and call 911 in an emergency. WildFire-Ready is a companion to 911, not a replacement.
Where does Calgary fire data come from?
Everything we show near Calgary traces back to official agencies for Alberta, including Alberta Wildfire. Confirm critical details with the responsible agency before acting.