As the risk increases to "extreme," one wildfire is burning in the Calgary Fores

*Wildfire in Calgary Forest Area*

- *Extreme Risk*: The wildfire risk in the Calgary Forest Area (CFA) has been elevated to extreme due to a heat wave bringing hot, dry weather to southern Alberta ¹.

- *Active Wildfire*: There is one active wildfire in the CFA, classified as being held, located 25 kilometers west of Water Valley, caused by lightning.

- Firefighting Efforts: Four wildland firefighters and a helicopter responded to the area, with nine firefighters working to bring the blaze under control ¹.

- fire Ban: A fire ban remains in effect throughout the entire Forest Protection area, including the CFA.

- Evacuation Centre: Calgary has opened a reception centre for evacuees fleeing the Jasper wildfire at the Shouldice Arena, accepting evacuees and their pets.

- Jasper Wildfire: The Jasper wildfire has prompted an evacuation order for the town and national park, with thousands of evacuees forced into British Columbia.

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