A fire advisory is now in effect for the entire West Country.

Due to persistently dry, warm, and windy conditions, the advisory has been issued for both the town of Rocky Mountain House and Clearwater County.

Under the current advisory, certain activities are still allowed. Safe wood campfires are permitted on private land, including backyard fire pits. Charcoal briquette barbeques, gas and liquid-powered appliances like stoves, lanterns, and propane fire rings can also be used.

Open flame oil devices, such as turkey deep fryers and tiki torches, are allowed as well. Additionally, indoor wood fires, when contained within a device equipped with a chimney and spark arrestor, remain acceptable.

The fire advisory means that while existing fire permits remain valid, new permits will be issued only on a case-by-case basis. Authorities are urging residents and visitors to be extra cautious while engaging in outdoor activities.

The advisory follows a decision by Alberta Wildfire to raise the wildfire risk in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area to high on Aug. 25.

As of that date there were zero active wildfires in the RMH Forest Area.

The advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve, and residents are encouraged to monitor updates on Alberta Fire Bans for the latest information.