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High wildfire danger
The wildfire danger in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area remains high. Temperatures are forecast to return to seasonal levels over the coming week, but with no significant rain expected, dry vegetation will continue to create conditions where wildfires can start easily and spread quickly.
Wildfire situation
There are currently no active wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area.
Since January 1, there have been 66 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.
Safe campfires are allowed under the current fire advisory.
Visit Alberta Fire Bans for more information and to see the advisory area on a map.
Smoke conditions
Smoke may be visible in the forest area due to wildfire activity in the Northwest Territories and British Columbia. There are currently no active wildfires in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area contributing to the smoke. For hourly smoke forecasts and information on the source of smoke, visit FireSmoke Canada. If you have smoke related health concerns, call Health Link 24/7 by dialing 811 or visit Alberta Health Services.
Fire permits are required
From March 1 to October 31, a fire permit is required for all burning activities in the Forest Protection Area (FPA), excluding campfires. The use of fireworks and exploding targets within the FPA is prohibited year-round without a permit. Permits are free and can be requested online or by calling the Rocky Mountain House forestry office at 403-845-8250.
Reducing wildfire risk
FireSmart provides guidance on actions that can help prevent wildfires from starting on your property and reduce the risk of damage if a wildfire occurs. Consider these resources before beginning your annual fall yard clean up:
FireSmart also offers a free, one-hour course, FireSmart 101, for those interested in learning more about FireSmart principles, the wildland-urban interface and the home ignition zone. For more information on how to FireSmart your home, contact [email protected].
Contact info
Allanah McLean
403-418-5023
[email protected]
Published on September 5, 2025 11:09 am