A fire advisory is now in effect for the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area.

According to Alberta Wildfire, fine fuels and wooden debris are very dry and could ignite easily from any spark, friction or hot exhaust. Alberta Wildfire is asking residents to use extreme caution when working or recreating outdoors.

At this time there are no changes to existing permits, but any new permits will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

Alberta Wildfire says the public and residents in the Rocky Mountain House area can continue to use fire pits, charcoal briquettes on a barbeque, or a safe campfire and recreational use of off-highway vehicles.

Alberta Wildfire is asking residents, when recreating in the backcountry, to make sure your campfire is fully extinguished by soaking the ashes, stirring them and soaking them again.

The fire advisory will remain in place until conditions improve.