<p>This map shows the distribution of fires across the Spotted Bear Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest.</p>
August 21, 2015
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August 21, 2015 8:16 p.m.
Fire advance limited despite changing winds
Despite a cold front pushing strong winds over the Sheep Fire burning about two miles south of Essex, the flame front had not advanced significantly since it forced the closure of U.S. 2 on Thursday at the southern edge of Glacier National Park.