Rocky Mountain House Area Update

Rocky Mountain House Forest Area Update - July 6, 2024

Posted on Sat, Jul 06, 2024

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

Due to the current and forecasted weather conditions, the risk of wildfires has increased and with this we urge everyone to exercise caution when recreating outdoors especially when having campfires or using off-highway vehicles (OHV's). 

If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473).


Fire danger is calculated based on environment conditions, how a fire will behave and how much damage a fire could do. Below is a map that shows those the current conditions, visit fire danger for more information and on how to interpret these maps.

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Rocky Mountain House Forest Area Wildfire Update

There is currently one active wildfire in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, it is classified as under control

Since January 1, 2024, there have been 39 wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, which have burned 6.28 hectares (ha). 

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


Campfire Safety - Soak it. Stir it. Soak it again.
 
A quick reminder on how to properly extinguish your campfire:
  • Let the fire burn down before you plan on putting it out. Spread the embers within the fire pit, then add water or loose dirt, and stir.
  • Expose any material still burning. Add more water and stir again until you can no longer see smoke or steam. Do not bury your fire as the embers may continue to smoulder and can re-emerge as a wildfire.
  • Repeat until your campfire is cool to the touch.
  • If your fire is out, you should not be able to feel any heat from the ashes.
Check out the Safe campfires: Wildfire prevention tips publication to learn more about site selection, campfire preparation and how to properly extinguish a campfire.
 
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