The wildfire danger across the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area is very high.
A fire ban is in effect for the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE.
Rocky Mountain House Forest Area Wildfire Update
Since January 1, 2024, there have been 46 wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, which have burned 10.79 hectares (ha).
There are three active wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area.
RWF-044 is located approximately 13 kilometers south east of the Brazeau Dam and four kilometers east of the O'Chiese First Nation. It is 0.5 ha in size and is now classified as being held. This means given current weather conditions and resources, the wildfire is not anticipated to grow past expected boundaries.
RWF-045 is located approximately one kilometer south of RWF-044. It is one ha in size and is also classified as being held. Firefighters are on scene of both fires and are being supported by air operations and heavy equipment. Lightning was the cause of both of these wildfires.
RWF-042 is located approximately one kilometer south west of the Harlech Provincial Recreation Area. It is two ha in size, it remains classified as being held. The cause of this wildfire is under investigation.
RWF-046 was discovered on July 10, 2024 and was located near the Bighorn First Nation and Crescent Falls Provincial Recreation Area. It is now classified as extinguished. This wildfire was human caused.
RWF-043 was discovered on July 10, 2024 and was located approximately five kilometers east of Lodgepole. It is now classified as extinguished. This wildfire was human caused.
For the most up-to-date wildfire information, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard or download the Alberta Wildfire App for Apple and Android.
A fire ban is in effect for the entire Forest Protection Area of Alberta, including the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, due to hot and dry conditions.
Cities, towns, villages and summer villages, as well as federal lands (such as national parks), are exempt from this ban. These jurisdictions have the authority to issue their own bans and may have complementary bans in place.
Under this fire ban:
- All fire permits are suspended or cancelled.
- No new fire permits will be issued.
- Some allowances can be made for essential agricultural and industrial burning, if approved by a forest officer.
Prohibited:
- All outdoor wood fires, including wood campfires on public land, private land, designated campgrounds, and backyard firepits
- Barbeque charcoal briquettes.
- Fireworks and exploding targets.
Allowed:
- Propane/ natural gas-powered appliances.
- Indoor wood fires inside a structure (such as a facility, building, tent or RV) and contained within a device with a chimney and spark arrestor).
- Open flame oil devices (such as deep fryers and tiki torches). All devices must be CSA approved and used per manufacturer’s standards.
If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE. The fire ban will remain in effect until conditions improve.
Stay up to date by visiting Alberta Fire Bans website or downloading the application onto your smartphone: Apple or Android.
