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Moderate wildfire danger
Due to moisture from recent rain and snow, the wildfire danger in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area is now moderate. Although conditions have improved in the short term, risk remains as vegetation goes dormant for the season. Dormant vegetation loses its moisture, making it more flammable and allowing wildfires to start and spread easily.
Fire restriction
A fire restriction remains in effect for parts of the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area. This restriction applies to areas east of the Forestry Trunk Road (Highway 40/734), with some exceptions.
Visit Alberta Fire Bans for a map of the impacted area.
Under this restriction:
- No new fire permits will be issued.
- All current fire permits are suspended until further notice.
- All outdoor fires must be extinguished, except safe campfires on private land.
Prohibited:
- Outdoor wood fires on public lands, including backcountry and random camping area
- Any burning on private land, other than a campfire
- Fireworks and exploding targets
Allowed:
- Safe wood campfires in a designated fire ring on private land, including campgrounds
- Propane fire pits and natural gas-powered appliances
- Indoor wood fires in devices with a chimney and spark arrestor
- Cooking, warming and lighting devices that are CSA-approved and used according to manufacturer’s instructions
- Open flame oil devices
Fire advisory
The fire advisory remains in effect for parts of the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area. This advisory applies to areas west of the Forestry Trunk Road (Highway 40/734), with some exceptions, and to portions of the Municipal District of Bighorn and Mountain View County within the Forest Protection Area.
See Alberta Fire Bans for a map of the impacted 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 under the current fire advisory.
Wildfire situation
There are no active wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area.
For up-to-date information on wildfire locations, status, size and statistics, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.
FireSmart your home
Every home in Alberta is unique and requires an appropriately unique FireSmart approach. A free Advanced FireSmart Home Assessment, conducted by a trained professional, provides property-specific recommendations and sends the information to you so you can take manageable steps to increase your home’s resilience to wildfire. To schedule an assessment, contact the Rocky Mountain House Forestry office at 403-845-8250 or email [email protected].
Safe campfires
If you’re planning a campfire, make sure it’s done safely:
- Before heading out, check Alberta Fire Bans to see if you are allowed to have a campfire at your intended location.
- Build campfires in safe areas, clear of dry grass and overhanging branches.
- Keep fires small and never leave them unattended.
- Fully extinguish your campfire before going to bed or leaving the site. Soak it, stir it and soak it again.
- A fire is out only when no heat remains in the ashes.
Contact info
Allanah McLean
403-418-5023
[email protected]
Published on October 6, 2025 3:24 pm