Staying Prepared During Wildfire Season
As of May 21, 2026, at 1:30 p.m., there are no known significant wildfires or wildfires of note impacting FortisAlberta's infrastructure or causing outages in communities we serve. Wildfire conditions can change quickly, particularly during periods of low humidity and strong winds.
Wildfire season is an important time to stay prepared. We encourage customers to review the safety information below, understand how wildfire conditions can affect power infrastructure, and take steps to prepare for potential impacts.
If you are experiencing a power outage visit our outage map or call 310-WIRE (9473) for more information.
Safety information
Please follow the guidance of local emergency response teams and visit Alberta emergency alerts for current updates and information about evacuation orders.
Stay a safe distance away from all power lines. If you see a downed powerline or come into contact with one, call 310-WIRE (9473) immediately or dial 911 in an emergency.
Additional resources
Public resources are available to help you prepare and stay informed:
- Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard: Current wildfire locations and download the app to view the dashboard on your phone.
- Report a wildfire by calling 310-FIRE (9473). More information is available here
- Active Emergency Updates: Active emergencies and recovery information in Alberta
- Alberta Emergency Management Agency: Emergency alerts across the province
- Alberta Air Quality Health Index: Air quality status and risk throughout Alberta
- Government of Alberta Wildfire Information: Prevention, preparedness and recovery
- To learn more about the preventative measure we take to reduce the risk of wildfires please visit Wildfire Safety or call 310-WIRE (9473).
If you see a wildfire report it with Alberta Wildfire at 310-FIRE (3473) or call 911. Please make your second call to 310-WIRE (9473).
For the latest information on outages in FortisAlberta service territory, visit our outage map.
Prepare for an Outage
There’s an app for that: Before an outage happens, download the Emergency Public Warning System mobile app.