A welcome stretch of wet weather has lowered the wildfire risk in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, prompting officials to lift the fire ban and advisory that had been in place.
The fire ban was lifted for Clearwater County and the town of Rocky Mountain House on Tuesday.
Alberta Wildfire said Tuesday the wildfire danger in the region is now rated low. While the risk has eased, the agency is reminding residents and visitors to remain cautious with any outdoor burning.
Even with the reduced fire danger, safe fire practices remain critical, say officials said in a wildfire update.
Since the start of the year, 36 wildfires have burned in the region — more than half of them sparked by human activity.
With the May long weekend approaching, authorities are urging campers and outdoor enthusiasts to be mindful of fire safety and their role in wildfire prevention.
To properly extinguish a campfire, Alberta Wildfire advises to soak it, stir it, and soak it again until the ashes are cool to the touch.
From March 1 to Oct. 31, all burning activities in Alberta’s Forest Protection Area — excluding campfires — require a fire permit. Permits are free and can be requested online or by contacting the Rocky Mountain House forestry office at 403-845-8250.
Up-to-date information on fire bans and wildfire activity is available at albertafirebans.ca and through the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.
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