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High wildfire danger
The wildfire danger in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area is high. While cooler temperatures and higher humidity are helping conditions recover overnight, moisture quickly disappears during the day, leaving vegetation dry. With continued high daytime temperatures and no significant rain in the forecast, the wildfire danger is expected to remain elevated for some time.
Wildfire situation
There are currently no active wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area.
Since January 1, there have been 65 wildfires recorded in the area.
For up-to-date information on wildfire locations, status, size and statistics, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.
Fire advisory
A fire advisory is in effect for 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.
Fireworks and exploding targets are prohibited, without written permission from a Forest Officer.
Safe campfires are allowed under the current fire advisory. As fire danger levels rise, these restrictions can be adjusted to reduce the likelihood of human-caused wildfires.
Visit Alberta Fire Bans for more information and to see the advisory area on a map.
Smoke conditions
Smoky conditions are expected to 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 24/7 by dialing 811 or visit Alberta Health Services.
Lightning caused wildfires
Lightning-caused fires can smoulder beneath the surface for several days before becoming active and visible, especially during dry and windy conditions. If you see smoke or other signs of wildfire activity, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3743).
Contact info
Allanah McLean
403-418-5023
[email protected]
Published on September 2, 2025 1:02 pm