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Wildfire update

Rocky Mountain House Forest Area

Current information on wildfire conditions within the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area.

Rocky Mountain House Forest Area - March 24, 2025

Low wildfire danger

The wildfire danger in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area is currently low. However, wildfires can still occur in cooler weather, especially under dry and windy conditions. As temperatures rise and snow melts, exposing dry grass and vegetation, the fire risk will increase. Always use caution in forested areas. 

Rocky Mountain House wildfire update

Since January 1, 2025 there have been eight wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, which have burned 51.07 hectares.

There is currently one active wildfire in the forest area, it is classified as under control. This means it is completely contained and will be extinguished.

For the most up-to-date wildfire information, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.  

Fire permits are required

Now that it is wildfire season, fire permits are required for any burning, except for campfires, in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta.

Fire permits help us track what is burning on the landscape. If you are burning without a permit or not following permit conditions, your fire could be considered a wildfire and you could be fined and may be responsible for the costs of suppressing the fire.

Fire permits are free and can be requested online. You may also request your fire permit by calling the Rocky Mountain House forestry office at 403-845-8250.

Help prevent spring wildfires

Everyone plays an active role in preventing wildfires. With spring just around the corner, it's important to revisit winter burn sites to ensure they are fully extinguished. Learn more about safe burning practices.

Published on March 24, 2025 9:03 am

Wildfire season runs March 1 – October 31.

Get a fire permit

From March 1 to October 31, all burning activities in the Forest Protection Area, excluding campfires, require a fire permit.

Safe burning

Prevent wildfires by checking on winter burn sites.  Winter burns can smoulder underground and often reignite in the spring. Extinguish a fire by soaking it, stirring it, and soaking it again.

Contact info

Allanah McLean
403-418-5023
allanah.mclean@gov.ab.ca

Media inquiries

780-420-1968
wildfireinfo@gov.ab.ca