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Wildfire Danger In Rocky Mountain House Forest Area Listed As Very High

Wildfire season continues in the province and over the weekend it resulted in Alberta Emergency Alerts being issued due to wildfire activity for places including the County of Grande Prairie, the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, and the Municipal District of Greenview.

According to the province, we all have a role to play in preventing wildfires.

The most recent Rocky Mountain House Forest Area Update was issued just after 5pm on Saturday. The wildfire danger in the Rocky Mountain Forest Area is listed as very high.

According to a press release, forest fuels have dried out due to the dry, warm weather which means there is now a wildfire hazard. Under these conditions, a wildfire can start easily and spread quickly.

If you are planning a to have a campfire, do so safely and remember to properly extinguish it when you are done. Soak the ashes, stir them, and soak them again until they are cool to the touch. Never leave your campfire unattended.

For more information on the current wildfire situation, visit Alberta.ca/wildfire-status. Stay informed on fire restrictions and fire bans in your area by checking albertafirebans.ca.

If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473).

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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