Wildfire danger in the West Country has been elevated to very high following a high classification issued on Sept. 3

Though overnight temperatures are generally low and humidity levels higher, officials caution that warm daytime conditions quickly dry vegetation, keeping the fire danger elevated.

Under these conditions, it says wildfires can start easily and spread quickly.

Even with the dry conditions, Alberta Wildfires says, as of Sept. 19, there are no active wildfires burning in the region.

Heading into the weekend, a Fire Advisory is in effect for the town of Rocky Mountain House and Clearwater County. Under the advisory, safe wood campfires are allowed on public and private lands, although burning permits will be issued on a case-by-case basis.

However, out west in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Protection Area, a Fire Restriction is in place, meaning outdoor wood fire on public lands are prohibited.

Visit Alberta Fire Bans for more information and to see the advisory area on a map.  

For up-to-date information on wildfire locations, status, size and statistics, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard.

Since Jan. 1, there have been 67 wildfires recorded in the area.