Due to widespread precipitation, provincial officials say the wildfire danger in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area is now low, and the fire advisory has been lifted.

The province says rain showers and thunderstorms are expected over the next few days, which will reduce the likelihood of new wildfire starts. However, lightning from thunderstorms may ignite fires that can smoulder in the ground for days and become active as temperatures increase into the weekend.

FireSmart home assessments

Every home in Alberta is unique and requires an appropriately unique FireSmart approach. Government officials say a free Advanced FireSmart Home Assessment, conducted by a trained professional, provides property-specific recommendations and sends the information to you so you can take manageable steps to increase your home’s resilience to wildfire.

To schedule an assessment, contact the Rocky Mountain House Forestry office at 403-845-8250 or email wf.eds-rmth-fha@gov.ab.ca.

Off-highway vehicle safety

Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) have exhaust systems that get hotter than 200°C. At these temperatures, built-up materials (such as grass, muskeg, moss or other debris) can heat up, smoulder and ignite. These can fall to the ground as you are riding, starting a wildfire.

To help prevent your OHV from causing a wildfire, provincial officials remind you to keep your machine clean and free of debris, especially after travelling through muskeg or tall grass, and make sure your muffler and spark arrestor are working properly. Stop frequently to check for and remove debris from hot spots, and carry basic firefighting equipment such as a shovel, collapsible pail or fire extinguisher. See off-highway vehicle safety to learn more about how to prevent wildfires.

Wildfire situation

Since January 1, 2026, officials note, the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area has responded to 62 wildfires, which have burned over 1,200 hectares.

For up-to-date information on wildfire locations, status, size and statistics, visit the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard. By adjusting settings and layers on this site, you can also view forest area boundaries, active fire advisories, restrictions and bans, wildfire danger ratings and much more.

Fire restriction

A fire restriction remains in effect for a small area along the southern edge of the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area where precipitation has been limited. The government says this includes portions of the Municipal District of Bighorn and Mountain View County that fall within the Forest Protection Area.

Under this restriction, all outdoor wood fires on public land, which includes random camping areas, are prohibited.

Visit Alberta Fire Bans for more information, including which activities are allowed and to view a map of the fire restriction boundaries.