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Moderate wildfire danger
The wildfire danger in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area is now moderate. Cooler temperatures and scattered rainfall across the area have allowed a brief reprieve from last week's hot and dry conditions.
Be cautious with outdoor fires. Ensure campfires are fully extinguished. Soak it, stir it and soak it again.
Fire advisory
A fire advisory remains in effect for the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area.
Under this fire advisory:
- Existing fire permits remain valid but will not be extended.
- New permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis for essential burning only.
- Fireworks and exploding targets are prohibited.
Always use extra care and attention when enjoying a wood campfire. Never leave it unattended. When it’s time to put it out, remember to soak it, stir it, and soak it again to ensure it’s completely extinguished and safe.
The fire advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve or further escalation to a fire restriction is warranted.
Fire advisories, restrictions and bans are in place across the province. Please visit Alberta Fire Bans to see if you are impacted.
Wildfire situation
Since the May 29, crews from the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area have extinguished seven wildfires. RWF-047, located west of Sundre, was reported and extinguished this afternoon at 0.5 hectares.
For updates on active wildfires, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.
Since January 1, 2025, there have been 47 wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area.
After responding to multiple wildfires over the weekend, this helicopter has accumulated debris washed off during a refueling stop.
Report wildfires
Thank you to everyone who has been reporting wildfires through 310-FIRE (3473). The sooner we know about a wildfire, the sooner we can respond with appropriate resources. Quick reporting helps wildfire crews respond faster and reduces the risk of wildfires spreading.
Contact info
Anastasia Drummond
403-818-0938
[email protected]
Published on June 2, 2025 6:58 pm