Nearly 90 fires recorded in Calgary Forest Area during wildfire season [Video]

Wildfire season in Alberta is coming to a close on Thursday, with nearly 90 fires recorded in the Calgary Forest Area (CFA).

Throughout this season, the CFA experienced 89 wildfires that burned 64.62 hectares. There is currently one active wildfire classified as under control in the CFA, as of Thursday morning.

Alberta Wildfire warns that despite the change of seasons, wildfire danger in the CFA is still moderate.

“As the days are getting cooler, cooking and warming fires are helping to keep Albertans warm while enjoying the outdoors,” Alberta Wildfire said in an update Thursday.

“Remember to fully extinguish campfires when you are done and never leave them unattended.”

Alberta Wildfire warned that until there is significant snow coverage on the ground, there is still a risk of wildfires starting.

Over the course of the year, firefighters responded to 1,216 wildfires throughout the province that burned more than 705,000 hectares.

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