By Adam Ophus

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‘Very High’ wildfire risk in Rocky Mountain House Forest Area

Jun 2, 2021 | 1:34 PM

The Rocky Mountain House Forest Area wildfire danger level has been set to ‘Very High,’ as of June 1.

At the time of writing, there are no fire bans in place in the Rocky Forest area. AlbertaFireBans.ca will show the latest if or when anything changes.

There is currently only one wildfire in the Rocky Mountain House Forest Area, and it has been deemed under control.

Since March 1, there have been 40 wildfires in the area burning just over 70 hectares, according to Alberta Wildfire. Seventeen wildfires are currently burning in Alberta, nine of which are under control, and there have been 444 across the province burning a total of 1,028 hectares.

The Chungo Gap area just northwest of Nordegg is closed to the public as of June 2 for prescribed fire operations.

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Smoke may be visible in that area for the next couple of days. The area is expected to re-open to the public on June 8, depending on weather and fire conditions.

You can report wildfires by calling 310-FIRE (3473), and find more information about wildfire prevention at wildfire.alberta.ca.