The wildfire danger in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area remains moderate while a blaze out west is being contained.

That’s according to Alberta Wildfire officials who say a lack of snow in many parts of the region is increasing the wildfire danger.

As the warm and dry trend continues, more areas of dead and dry vegetation are being exposed leading to increased risk.

Moderate temperatures are forecast in the short term, however officials say an anticipated return to more winter-like conditions later in February could lead to a potential decrease in wildfire danger.

Warm temperatures, winds and dry vegetation create ideal conditions for wildfires to ignite and spread.

Wildfire situation

An active wildfire, RWF006, is now classified as being held at approximately 250 hectares.

Firefighters from the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, along with industry partners, remain on site working to bring this wildfire under control.

It is located 2.5 km west of the Forestry Trunk Road (Highway 40/734) and north of the James River. Officials note this wildfire is not currently a risk to nearby communities or infrastructure, however, smoke from the fire may be visible.

Another fire, RWF007 was assessed on February 11 and is classified as being held at 0.1 hectares. The cause of this wildfire remains under investigation.

The Rocky Mountain House Forest Area has responded to seven wildfires since Jan. 1, 2026.

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