Flathead National Forest

US2 CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC   The Sheep Fire was very active today with the westerly influence of the predicted Red Flag weather conditions. This condition kept ground forces from engaging with direct handline operations. A heavy helicopter was effective in applying 29,000 gallons of retardant today on portions of the perimeter to slow spread. Th...

ESSEX RESIDENTS ADVISED TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS The Incident Management Team in charge of the Thompson Wildfire Complex held a public meeting Tuesday evening to inform residents of the Essex area about two fires that broke out over the weekend...