With wildfire activity winding down for 2025, the Calgary Forest Area continues to have three active wildfires, all classified as under control, with firefighters working toward full extinguishment. These are among 26 wildfires still active in Alberta, 25 of which are under control, with one being held. Fire crews have extinguished 1,248 fires in forest protection areas this year, mirroring numbers from 2024 yet exceeding the five-year average by more than 100. One of the remaining fires in the Calgary Region is located 25 kilometres west of Water Valley in the Harold Creek area. The fire was first spotted on Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. and has been aggressively managed by wildfire crews, remaining contained to 27 hectares. Since Jan. 1, 2025, the Calgary Forest Area has experienced 73 wildfires, burning more than 67 hectares. Although Oct. 31 marked the official end of Alberta’s wildfire season, ongoing dry conditions mean the risk of wildfire remains in several areas.