Wildfire danger in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area has dropped to low after being classified as very high just a week ago.

Alberta Wildfire officials say warmer temperatures are expected in the coming days, but additional moisture in the forecast should support seasonal vegetation recovery and promote green-up.

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Wildfire situation

There is currently one active wildfire in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area. Fire RWF080-2025, burning near Cutoff Creek, is a holdover fire from last year and continues to be monitored.

Since Jan. 1, crews in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area have responded to 35 wildfires.

Wildfire mitigation information session

Officials are also hosting a wildfire mitigation information session on May 13 at 6 p.m. at the Lou Soppit Community Centre in Rocky Mountain House. The free event will provide information on FireSmart practices and ways residents can reduce wildfire risk around their homes and properties.

Some fire restrictions remain in place

According to Alberta Fire Bans, all fire restrictions have been lifted for the Rocky Mountain House Forest Protection Area and the Town of Rocky Mountain House.

However, a fire restriction remains in effect for the non-Forest Protection Area of Clearwater County, primarily east of Rocky Mountain House. Safe wood campfires on private land are still permitted, but the burning of brush and yard debris, along with wood campfires on public land, remains prohibited.

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.