The wildfire danger across the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area remains low.
With that in mind, it is important to always be prepared and aware of your surroundings. When making plans for the weekend, take a moment to download the Alberta Fire Bans and Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard applications onto your mobile device and regularly check them. To download the apps:
If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473).
Rocky Mountain House Forest Area Wildfire Update
Since January 1, 2024, there have been 38 wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, which have burned 6.27 hectares (ha).
There are currently no active wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area.
Provincial Wildfire Update (as of 10:00 am July 4, 2024)
- Since January 1, there have been 593 wildfires recorded in the Forest Protection Area (FPA) that have burned 38,641.62 ha.
- There are currently 64 active wildfires in the FPA. Of these wildfires, 10 are classified as out of control, 27 are classified as being held and 27 are under control.
- There are four carryover wildfires from the 2023 season.
For the most up-to-date wildfire information, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.
FireSmart Your Home
Is your home ready? It’s important to consider every part of your property: roofs, gutters, vents, siding, decks, fencing and more. FireSmart Alberta provides a FireSmart fact sheet that outlines simple steps you can take to reduce wildfire risks around your home.
Your actions today can minimize wildfire damage to your home and property tomorrow. Visit FireSmart Alberta to learn how you can reduce the risk and negative impact of wildfire to your home, neighbourhood and community.
- When in campgrounds or recreational areas, use the designated stoves, fire rings or fire pits. These are designed to keep fires from spreading and are the best choice for a safe campfire.
- When outside of a campground, use sites that are clear of: dry grass, bushes, leaves, branches, tree trunks, peat moss, overhanging branches.
- If a site has already been used for a campfire, use the same site.
- Build your campfire on level ground that is sheltered from wind.
- If you cannot build your fire near a water source, have a large container of water nearby to keep your campfire under control.
