Rocky Mountain House Area Update

Please continue to use caution when spending time in forested areas as wildfires can still ignite in cooler conditions. 

If you see smoke or flame in the forest and suspect it's a wildfire, call 310-FIRE.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE FOREST AREA WILDFIRE UPDATE

The wildfire danger across the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area is now moderate. This means creeping or gentle surface fire is likely.

Since January 1, 2024 there have been 83 wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, which have burned 13,102.67 hectares. 

There are no active wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area.

RWF083 was discovered on October 25 and is now extinguished. It was 0.31 hectares in size and was determined to be human-caused. 

CAMPFIRE SAFETY

Hunters, please ensure warming and cooking fires are completely extinguished when you are done with them. Build campfires on bare mineral soil, away from flammable vegetation like dry grass, twigs and leaves. Soak it, stir it and soak it again when you are done with your fire to ensure it is properly extinguished.

JOIN THE 2025 WILDFIRE TEAM

Positions are now open for the 2025 wildfire season. The deadline for applications to become a wildland firefighter is November 30.

ALBERTA WILDFIRE STATUS 

The dashboard provides up-to-date information on active wildfires within the Forest Protection Area, including their locations, sizes, and statistics, and is best viewed on a desktop.

You can also download the Alberta Wildfire App for Apple and Android. Once you open the app, click the "info" icon at the bottom left to view the latest forest area updates.