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Moderate wildfire danger
The wildfire danger in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area is moderate. While parts of the area have received scattered rain and snow, warm daytime temperatures and wind can quickly dry vegetation, increasing wildfire risk. Warmer temperatures are expected across most of the region, with brief, scattered precipitation. Continue to use caution with any outdoor activity that could start a wildfire.
Wildfire situation
RWF036 remains classified as being held. Due to more accurate mapping, the wildfire is now estimated at 957 hectares. It is located approximately 5 km northeast of James-Wilson Provincial Recreation Area, 30 km northwest of the Town of Sundre and 20 km southwest of Burnstick Lake. Firefighters and helicopters will remain active in the area until this wildfire is extinguished, please give them space to work and if possible avoid the area. Portions of Highway 40 (Forestry Trunk Road) remain closed, visit 511Alberta for current road closure information and updates.
Since January 1, 2026, the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area has responded to 37 wildfires.
For up-to-date information on wildfire locations, status, size and statistics, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.
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Forest area updates, like this one, help keep Albertans informed about wildfire conditions. Your feedback is important. It helps improve these updates and ensure they meet public needs. Please take a few minutes to complete a short survey and share your input.
Reduce the wildfire risk on your property
While doing yard work this season, take steps to reduce wildfire risk around your home and property. FireSmart offers practical tips to help prevent wildfires and limit damage if one occurs. Consider these resources:
- FireSmart: Begins at Home Guide
- Farm and Acreage: A Guide to Reducing Wildfire Risk
- FireSmart also offers a free, one-hour FireSmart 101 course that covers basic principles and how to protect your home.
For more information on how to FireSmart your home, contact [email protected].
Contact info
Allanah McLean
403-418-5023
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Published on May 21, 2026 11:54 am