Rocky Mountain House Area Update

Rocky Forest Area - Wildfire Update July 30

Posted on Mon, Jul 30, 2018

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WILDFIRE DANGER

The wildfire danger is VERY HIGH across the Rocky Forest Area


WILDFIRE SITUATION  |  July 30, 2018   |   12:00pm 

Rocky Forest Area

  • RWF-045: This wildfire is now being held. This wildfire is located in the Siffleur Wilderness Area. It is 148 hectares in size. Alberta Wildfire is working with Alberta Parks to fight this wildfire.  
  • Since March 1, 2018 there have been 45 fires in the Rocky Forest Area that have burned a total of 33.54 hectares.

Provincial Situation

  • Since March 1, 2018, Alberta has recorded 1007 wildfires in the Forest Protection Area that have burned a total of 49,834.43 hectares. 

HELP PREVENT WILDFIRES
 
If you are heading out camping this long weekend remember to check AlbertaFireBans for the latest up-to-date information on fire bans across the province. Download the mobile app today for apple and android.  
 
Having a campfire
 

Provincial Information Officer
Rocky Forest Area
Department of Agriculture and Forestry
P 780.420.1968
May the Forest be with you

 

 

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