<p>This map shows the patterns of growth of the Hammer Creek Fire
in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. The fire, currently at 5,100 acres,
tripled its size in the past week. The fire was ignited by
lightning on Aug. 8.</p>
August 29, 2011
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August 29, 2011 8 p.m.
Weather may change fire situation
The National Weather Service is forecasting a weather front that should cool down Western Montana fires, including a new one that recently emerged northeast of Libby.