Rocky Mountain House Area Update

While wildfire season may be coming to a close, there is still a risk of wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area. As the days turn cooler, more people are lighting cooking and warming fires to enjoy the outdoors. Always remember to fully extinguish these fires and never leave them unattended, as wildfires can still ignite in cooler weather, especially during dry and windy conditions.

Report wildfires by calling 310-FIRE (3473).

END OF WILDFIRE SEASON

Fire permits are no longer required after October 31, but you are still responsible for properly managing and maintaining any burning project that you take on.

A surprising number of wildfires start in the winter. A lack of snow cover can leave brown, dry grass exposed and ready to ignite. Sparks from controlled fires like campfires, burn barrels or agricultural burning can inadvertently cause winter wildfires.

To prevent spring wildfires, check your winter burn sites frequently and ensure that all fires are completely extinguished. Find additional information on safe winter burning. 

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE WILDFIRE UPDATE

The wildfire danger across the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area is low. 

Since January 1, 2024 there have been 84 wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, which have burned 13,103.17 hectares. 

PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE SUMMARY

Since January 1, there have been 1,216 wildfires in the Forest Protection of Alberta, burning a total of 705,787.98 hectares. 

For more information on the current wildfire situation, visit Alberta Wildfire Status. 

JOIN THE 2025 WILDFIRE TEAM

Alberta Wildfire is currently hiring wildland firefighters for a variety of wildfire crew positions for the 2024 wildfire season. Apply here. 

TREE CUTTING PERMITS FOR PERSONAL USE

Personal Use Forest Products Permits (PUFPP) are for small-scale personal use only (no resale) for Christmas trees, firewood or transplants. These free permits are available online or in person at your nearest forestry office.

PUFPPs authorize Albertans to cut and removed timber from designated Crown land only. The area-specific PUFPP document must be with you at all times while cutting or transporting trees from Crown land. In one 30-day period, a person can hold up to four permits – up to one permit each for: firewood. Christmas trees, roundwood and transplants.