Wildland-urban interface areas exist across Calgary, and they can be found in both established and growing communities. Living in these areas increases exposure to wildfire risk, especially during hot, dry, and windy conditions that are currently being observed across southern Alberta and British Columbia. On July 30, CFD issued a fire advisory for Calgary<\/a>, asking Calgarians to use extra caution when using open flames or any solid-fueled appliance such as fire pits, barbeques and campfires.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cIf nature is next door, wildfire is a risk. Learn about outdoor fire risk specific to where you live \u2013 and then take any number of our recommended big and small actions that will make a difference to reduce wildfire, grass and bush fire risk in and around your home and community,\u201d says Chief Dongworth.<\/p>\n Reflecting on his own experience touring the aftermath of the deadly Los Angeles fires in 2025, Chief Dongworth says a little goes a long way in terms of adapting to warming summers and emergency preparedness.<\/p>\n \u201cBecoming more resilient in the face of increasing wildfire risk is a multi-year process,\u201d he says. \u201cWe don\u2019t expect everyone to replace their roofing and siding however there is a lot that Calgarians can do today, whether \u00a0you rent or own your home \u2013 or while visiting our City\u2019s parks and natural areas.\u201d<\/p>\n Calgary Fire has specialized equipment to combat wildland fires, and trains regularly to be ready for major incidents. CFD and other City business units also collaborate with wildland-adjacent communities like Discovery Ridge to identify risks and opportunities related to potential wildfire activity. The City is also developing a wildfire threat assessment program to better understand wildfire conditions in natural areas across Calgary.<\/p>\n \u201cDiscovery Ridge is a community where we need to balance the beauty of the natural landscape with the risk of wildfires,\u201d says Dana Fleury, Vice President, Discovery Ridge Community Association.<\/p>\n \u201cWe encourage our community members here and in other areas of Calgary to learn more about how we can all mitigate the risk of wildfire in our city while preserving our environment.\u201d<\/p>\n Calgarians are asked to:<\/p>\n 1.\u00a0Create a safe perimeter around your home and property. Take steps to remove combustibles. Limit the amount of flammable vegetation in any potential ignition zone close to your residence.<\/p>\n 2.\u00a0Manage fuels and flammable materials.\u00a0Store propane tanks, firewood and yard waste away from your home. Do not store propane tanks inside.<\/p>\n 3. Upgrade when renovating.\u00a0Choose ignition resistant building materials and construction techniques.<\/p>\n 4.\u00a0Practice outdoor fire safety everywhere.\u00a0Improper disposal of smoking materials remains one of Calgary\u2019s leading causes of outdoor fires. Extreme caution should be used in the city\u2019s natural areas and green spaces during\u00a0fire bans<\/a>\u00a0and periods of high temperatures.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n 5. Prepare and know what to do. Learn how to become more resilient during periods of\u00a0wildfire smoke<\/a> and maintain an\u00a0emergency kit<\/a>\u00a0with wildfire-specific items such as N95 masks. Always call 9-1-1 in an emergency.<\/p>\n
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