Rocky Mountain House Area Update

The wildfire danger in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area is MODERATE. 

Report smoke or fire in the forest by calling 310-FIRE (3473). 

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE FOREST AREA UPDATE

Since January 1, 2023, there have been 70 wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, burning a total of approximately 120,930 hectares (ha). 

If you are using an off-highway vehicle this weekend, remember to stop often and check hot spots. Places like the engine, exhaust and muffler can build up debris. This debris can heat up on your machine, smoulder and ignite an inadvertent wildfire. Be sure to stop often and check hot spots. 

PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE 

Since January 1,2023, in the Forest Protection Area, there have been 936 wildfires burning a total of approximately 1,942,316 ha.

WILDFIRE DASHBOARD

The wildfire dashboard provides up-to-date wildfire information at the click of a button. This interactive tool displays important statistics on the number of active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, sizes, locations, suspected causes and more.

The dashboard builds on the former wildfire status map by displaying the most frequently accessed information in one convenient location.

WILDFIRE INFORMATION

Download the Alberta Wildfire app today and get access to accurate, real-time information on wildfires in your area. You can also find information on fire advisories, restrictions and bans across the province and much more all on your mobile device.

Available for Apple and Android.

Before heading out, please check albertafirebans.ca to determine whether there are any fire advisories, fire restrictions or fire bans in effect for your destination.