The wildfire danger in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area is LOW.
Report smoke or flames in the forest by calling 310-FIRE (3473).
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE FOREST AREA UPDATE
Since January 1, 2023, there have been 78 wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, burning a total of 120,935 hectares (ha).
FALL CONDITIONS
The drying process of grass, shrubs and trees is well underway in the region, resulting in an increased risk of wildfires. These dry conditions can make it easier for fires to start and spread rapidly.
Be extra cautious when it comes to campfires or any open flames. If you plan to do any burning, please get a fire permit and follow all local regulations.HUNTING SEASON
Hunting season has begun in many of our foothill and mountain regions. Hunters, please use caution when having a warming or cooking fire. Build your campfires in safe areas, away from flammable materials like grass, twigs and leaves. Always extinguish your campfire when you are done with it.
SAFE CAMPFIRES
Never leave your campfire unattended and ensure it is properly extinguished when you are done with it. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until the ashes are cool to the touch. Remember to put out your campfire when you are done.
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OHV SAFETY
If you are using an off-highway vehicle, remember to stop often and check hot spots. Debris, like grass and twigs, can build up around the engine, exhaust and muffler. This debris can heat up, smoulder and inadvertently ignite a wildfire when it falls to the ground.
PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE
Since January 1, there have been 1,071 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, burning a total of 2,214,815.21 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.
WILDFIRE INFORMATION
Download the Alberta Wildfire Status 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.
For more information contact:
Provincial Information Officer
