Current wildfire status

Wildfire update – August 6, 2026

Status:

The small wildfire on the west slope of Mount Ogden in the Yoho Valley is now EXTINGUISHED.

There is currently no threat to public safety or infrastructure.

Details:

Fire size was estimated at 0.01 hectares. The fire was a holdover fire from previous lightning in the area.

This will be the last wildfire update for this fire.

There are currently no wildfires in Yoho National Park.

Additional information:

You can report any wildfires, illegal campfires or suspicious smoke to Parks Canada Emergency Dispatch: 403-762-4506.

Wildfire update – August 5, 2026

Parks Canada fire personnel are responding to a small wildfire high up on the west slope of Mount Ogden in the Yoho Valley.

There is currently no threat to public safety or infrastructure.

Details:

Fire size is approximately 0.01 hectares.

One initial attack crew and two helicopters are actively responding.

Smoke from the fire and helicopters bucketing water on the fire may be visible from the Yoho Valley Road.

The next update will be shared tomorrow unless the situation changes.

Additional information:

You can report any wildfires, illegal campfires or suspicious smoke to Parks Canada Emergency Dispatch: 403-762-4506.

Wildfire update – August 3, 2026 9:30 p.m.

Status:

The small wildfire between Emerald Lake and Burgess Pass is now UNDER CONTROL.

A wildfire is considered under control when firefighters have enough people, equipment, and plans in place to stop the fire from spreading. The fire is expected to stay within its current area.

Details:

The fire is being actioned by one initial attack crew and one helicopter following a smoke report made to Banff Dispatch. The fire is approximately 0.01 hectares in size.

This will be the last wildfire update for this fire.

Additional information:

You can report any wildfires, illegal campfires or suspicious smoke to Parks Canada Emergency Dispatch: 403-762-4506

Wildfire update – August 3, 2026

Parks Canada fire personnel are responding to a small wildfire between Emerald Lake and Burgess Pass.

There is currently no threat to public safety or infrastructure.

Details:

Fire size is approximately 0.01 hectares.

One initial attack crew and one helicopter are actively responding.

People in the area may see smoke and helicopter activity as crews bucket water onto the fire.

The next update will be shared tomorrow unless the situation changes.

Additional information:

You can report any wildfires, illegal campfires or suspicious smoke to Parks Canada Emergency Dispatch: 403-762-4506