Rocky Mountain House Area Update

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

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 72 wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, burning a total of approximately 120,935 hectares (ha). 

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. 

HUNTING SEASON

Hunting season has begun in many of our foothill and mountain regions. Hunters, please 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. 

PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE UPDATE 

Since January 1, there have been 998 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, burning a total of 1,970,150 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.