Wildfires burn in nearby forest areas; warm, windy, dry conditions prompt advisory

An out-of-control wildfire is burning northwest of Calgary.

Alberta Wildfire lists the blaze, located near Clearwater County in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, as roughly 275 hectares in size.

The cause is under investigation.

Meanwhile, there is a wildfire roughly two hectares in size burning in the Calgary Forest Area.

It’s currently labelled as being held, and its cause is under investigation.

A new fire advisory is in effect for the Calgary Forest Area.

Alberta Wildfire issued the advisory on Wednesday.

“A fire advisory is now in effect for the Calgary Forest Area due to windy, warm, and dry conditions,” a statement read.

“Burning projects are strongly discouraged and should be delayed until conditions improve.

“We ask that anyone who has done some burning this winter return to the site to ensure it is properly extinguished.”

Further details about Wednesday’s advisory and others can be found at albertafirebans.ca.

There are several localized advisories and restrictions in place.

Rocky View County says in its advisory the current fire risk is moderate.

The advisory will remain in effect “as long as conditions remain.”

“Fire permits will not be issued for any fires, and any existing permits are suspended,” the county said.

Details about exceptions can be found at rockyview.ca.

“If current conditions change, the county will continue to assess and may impose a fire ban at any time.”