The wildfire danger in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area remains very high due to continued hot, dry weather. Although northern portions of the forest area may receive light precipitation, any rainfall is expected to be localized and will provide little improvement to overall wildfire conditions.
Hot, dry weather is expected to persist, further drying vegetation and increasing the risk of new wildfire starts. Please use caution during any outdoor activity and do your part to help prevent human caused wildfires.
Fire advisory
A fire advisory is now in effect for most of the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area.
Under this advisory:
- Existing fire permits are valid, but extension requests may not be granted.
- New fire permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis, for essential burning only.
- Safe campfires are allowed.
This fire advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.
Visit Alberta Fire Bans for more information and to view a map of the advisory boundaries.
Fire restriction
A fire restriction is also now in effect for parts of the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area. This includes portions of the Municipal District of Bighorn and Mountain View County that fall within the Forest Protection Area.
Under this restriction, all outdoor wood fires on public land, which includes random camping areas, are prohibited.
Prohibited:
- Outdoor wood fires in backcountry and random camping areas
- Any burning, other than a campfire, on private land
- Fireworks and exploding targets
Allowed:
- Safe wood campfires within permanent engineered fire rings located in designated campgrounds
- Permanent fire receptacles in day-use areas
- Backyard firepits on private land
- Propane fire pits and natural gas-powered appliances
- Charcoal and wood-burning devices with an on/off switch (barbeques, smokers, stoves)
- Indoor wood fires
- Open flame oil devices
Visit Alberta Fire Bans for more information and to view a map of the fire restriction boundaries.
Campfire restrictions by location
Campfire rules vary by location, including in areas managed by Alberta Parks and Parks Canada. Before travelling, check Fire Bans in Alberta Parks and Alberta Fire Bans for your destination to confirm whether campfires are permitted and whether any additional restrictions are in place. Note that some locations are permanently under a fire ban or fire restriction.
Smoke conditions
Smoky conditions are expected to intermittently continue in the area due to ongoing wildfire activity across Canada. FireSmoke Canada provides hourly forecasts of smoke concentrations and identifies the source wildfires. There are currently no wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area contributing to the smoke conditions. If you have smoke related health concerns, call Health Link by dialing 811 or visit Alberta Health Services.
Wildfire situation
Since January 1, 2026, the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area has responded to 55 wildfires, which have burned over 1,200 hectares.
For up-to-date information on wildfire locations, status, size and statistics, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard. By adjusting settings and layers on this site, you can also view forest area boundaries, active fire advisories, restrictions and bans, wildfire danger ratings and much more.
Contact info
Allanah McLean
403-418-5023
[email protected]
Published on July 28, 2026 3:01 pm