Rocky Mountain House Area Update

The wildfire danger in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area remains LOW. This means that fire can still ignite but is not expected to spread to deeper vegetation layers or larger fuels, such as trees. 

If you see smoke or flame and suspect that it is a wildfire, please call 310-FIRE (3473). 

ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE FOREST AREA WILDFIRE UPDATE

Since January 1, 2024, there have been 75 wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, which have burned 11,517.50 hectares (ha).

There are currently three active wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area.

RCX001 - KISKA COMPLEX (RWF064, RWF063 and RWF062) 

The Kiska Complex is located west (RWF063 and RWF062) and southwest (RWF064) of Nordegg and these wildfires were caused by lightning.

RWF064 is classified as UNDER CONTROL which means the wildfire is completely contained and will be extinguished. It is located 12 km northwest of the Ram Falls Provincial Park boundary and 25 km south of Nordegg. This wildfire is estimated to be 5,489 ha in size. This size change is due to more accurate mapping of the wildfire perimeter.

RWF063 is classified as UNDER CONTROL. It is located approximately 17 km west of fire RWF062 and 50 km west of Nordegg. This wildfire is estimated to be 1,962 ha in size. 

RWF062 is classified as UNDER CONTROL and is located approximately 5 km north of the Crescent Falls Provincial Recreation Area, 9 km northwest from the Big Horn Reserve and 20 km west of Nordegg. This wildfire is estimated to be 4,051 ha in size, and this size change is also due to more accurate mapping of the wildfire perimeter.

Please remember to use caution and remain aware of any potential hazards, such as trees and hot spots, if you are traveling through or near any of the affected areas. 

RWF064 on August 19, 2024, adjacent to the Forestry Trunk Road (Highway 40). 

PROVINCIAL WILDFIRE SUMMARY (as of 10:00 am August 22, 2024)

• Since January 1, there have been 1,102 wildfires recorded in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta that have burned 703,589 hectares.
• There are currently 79 active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area. Of these wildfires, three are classified as out of control, 36 are being held and 40 are under control.
• There is one carryover wildfire from the 2023 season.

For the most up-to-date wildfire information, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.  

WILDFIRE DASHBOARD

The locations and details of all active wildfires in Alberta are available on the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard. This is a great resource to get the most up-to-date information and important statistics like the number of wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta, their sizes, locations and more.

FIRESMART

Your actions today can minimize potential future wildfire damage to your home and property. Flames aren’t the only threat. An estimated 90% of homes damaged or destroyed by wildfire are ignited by embers. By taking proactive FireSmart measures around your house and yard, you can increase your properties’ resistance to wildfire. Visit FireSmart Alberta for more information on how to FireSmart your home and property. 

FIRE PREMITS ARE REQUIRED

Until October 31, all burning activities in the Forest Protection Area, excluding campfires, require a fire permit. Please check with your local municipality for any additional rules or restrictions before any burning takes place.

Fire permits are free and can be requested online or by calling the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area at 403-845-8250.