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The Sheep Fire, part of the Thompson-Divide Complex, blew up on Thursday, prompting the closure of an 8-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 2 and evacuation notices for more than 100 homes and businesses. However, NBC Montana reports clouds and heavy smoke made the Sheep Fire less active on Friday.

Air quality has been a major problem in western Montana this summer, and many are wondering if this is the worst summer for breathing ever recorded. According to Meteorologist Chris Gibson, it isn’t quite the worst, but it is pretty close...

Mandatory evacuations were issued yesterday afternoon in the town of Essex as the Sheep Fire overwhelms Flathead County.

The West Fork Fish Creek Fire burning in the Lolo National Forest has received very little attention, but now that it has grown to nearly 2,600 acres.

One of the many fires burning in western Montana is the Morrell Complex, located not far from Seeley Lake.

Many Missoulians and folks residing in western Montana are thanking Mother Nature this morning for some much needed precipitation. The rain and wind led to clear skies, greeting residents with fresh air and a little less smoke.

The Reynolds Creek Fire in Glacier National Park is 67 percent contained, the Associated Press reports, but certain weather conditions this week aren't looking to decrease the flames with upcoming warm temperatures and low humidity.

Firefighters have been performing new fire prevention tactics on the Reynolds Creek Fire in Glacier National Park in an effort to strengthen fire lines with new "burnout operations."

Fire Information Officer for Lolo National Forest Boyd Hartwig told KGVO News that a new fire was spotted Thursday afternoon on the Missoula Ranger District.

The Reynolds Creek Fire is now over 1,000 acres on the east side of Glacier National Park. Another fire near Townsend is causing evacuations and closing roads in the area.

An elderly man who lives in a cabin was scammed out of his life savings, and is now being assisted by the Missoula County Sheriff's Office.

UPDATE: Flathead National Forest officials are reporting the Glacier Rim Fire was last sized at 30 acres. Flathead National Forest Spokeswoman Ema Braunberger said the blaze was approaching the edge of Glacier National Park, and that containing the fire before it reached the park was a priority...