Rocky Mountain House Area Update

The wildfire danger in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area remains VERY HIGH. 

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

FIRE BAN IN EFFECT

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE FOREST AREA UPDATE

There are currently 11 wildfires burning in the Rocky Mountain House forest Area. two wildfires are classified as being held and seven are classified as under control and two are classified as out of control. Since January 1, 2023 there have been 29 wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, burning a total of 130.81 hectares (ha).

RWF027: RWF027 is located approximately 25km southwest of the Brazeau Reservoir. This wildfire was detected yesterday and is classified as out of control at approximately 50 ha. There are 16 wildland firefighters and two helicopter responding to this wildfire. 

Lightning through the area has been causing many fire starts. Lightning can cause wildfire, which can smoulder on the ground for a few days before becoming active and visible. This is called a "holdover" fire. Alberta Forestry, parks and tourism follows weather forecasts and also tracks each lightning strike using a tracking system. This allows them to pinpoint where there are areas that have been heavily impacted by lightning. They then send out firefighters to patrol these areas.

PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE 

Since January 1, 2023 in the Forest Protection Area, there have been 320 wildfires burning a total of 3088.74 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.