Rocky Mountain House Area Update

The wildfire danger in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area is now MODERATE

A FIRE RESTRICTION is now in place for the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area due to hot and dry conditions, which will increase the fire danger.

Under this restriction:

• Existing fire permits are suspended;
• All outdoor fires presently burning under permit must be extinguished, unless approved to continue by a Forest Officer;
• Safe wood campfires within fire rings in campgrounds and backyard fire pits are allowed.

 Prohibited:

• Wood campfires on public land
• Fireworks and exploding targets

 Allowed:

• Wood campfires on private land
• Wood campfires within provincial campgrounds in a designated campfire ring
• Backyard fire pits on private land
• Charcoal briquette barbeques
• Propane or natural gas fueled appliances
• Indoor wood fires
• Open flame oil devices

Remember to check the hot spots on your Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) and remove debris before and after use.

Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished. If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE.

The fire restriction will remain in effect until conditions improve.

WILDFIRE SITUATION UPDATE

There is currently one wildfire in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area. This wildfire is under control.

Since March 1, there have been 62 wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, burning a total of 88 hectares (ha). 

PROVINCIAL UPDATE

There are currently 49 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Eight of these wildfires are out of control, 15 are being held, 25 are under control, and one has been turned over to the appropriate authority.

Since March 1 there have been 696 wildfires in the FPA, burning a total of 3,466 ha. 

For more information on the current wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit wildfirestatus.alberta.ca

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SAFE CAMPFIRE

If you're having a campfire in the Forest Protection of Area, make sure it's fully extinguished when you are done. Soak it, stir it, and soak it again until the ashes are cool to the touch. Never leave a campfire unattended! 

For more information, please contact: 

Provincial Information Officer
780-420-1968
wildfireinfo@gov.ab.ca 

RELATED INFORMATION

Websites:

• Alberta Wildfire
• Alberta Fire Bans
• FireSmart in Alberta
• Alberta Emergency Alerts
• Air Quality Health Index
• Wildfire Smoke and Your Health
• 511 Road Reports
• Emergency Preparation
  

 

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