Rocky Mountain House Area Update

Due to recent precipitation, the wildfire danger in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area is now low and the fire advisory has been lifted. 

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

Long Weekend Reminder

The fire advisory has been lifted, please continue to exercise caution when recreating in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area. 

Alberta Fire Bans should be part of your long weekend planning. Although there are currently no fire restrictions or fire bans in effect in the Rocky Forest Area, conditions can change quickly. Always check Alberta Fire Bans to see if your destination may be impacted.

Fireworks are PROHIBITED in the Forest Protection Area. Anyone who sets off fireworks without written permission could face a $600 fine.

Safe campfires: Soak it. Stir it. Soak it again.

Abandoned campfires account for the highest percentage of human-caused wildfires and are completely preventable. It is extremely important to properly extinguish your campfire before leaving it. Soak it, stir it and soak it again. If your campfire is fully extinguished, you should not feel any heat from the ashes.

Here are a few tips:

• 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.

Fire Permits Are Required

All burning within the Forest Protection Area of Alberta requires a burn permit, with the exception of campfire. You can get your free fire permit by applying online or contact your local forest area office at (403) 845-8250  or you can request your permit using the online fire permit portal.

Provincial Update 

• Since January 1, there have been 486 wildfires recorded in the Forest Protection Area that have burned 31,611.92 hectares (ha).
• There are currently 19 active wildfires in the Forest Protection Area. One is classified as out of control, four are being held and 14 are under control. 
• There are currently four carryover wildfires from the 2023 season. 

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

Wildfire Update

Since January 1, 2024, there have been 38 wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, which have burned 6.27 hectares. 

There are no active wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area. 

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