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Rain, thunderstorms and lightning rolled into southwest Montana on Thursday morning.

This fundraiser will help fund the relief efforts of all the damage that was caused this summer in Montana.

Thankfully no injuries were reported with this fire today but the structure did burn to the ground.

As of Sunday afternoon, the fire burning south of Browning in northern Montana (Spotted Eagle Fire - Family Peak Complex Wildfire) has grown significantly and is not yet contained in any measurable amount. We've got the latest from the Lewis & Clark National Forest:

The Gallatin County Sheriff's office is asking for your help in identifying the person in this photo according to their official press release.

Crews made considerable progress yesterday on the Lava Lake Fire and were able to completely contain the blaze.

The next time you visit the 6-Mile Drainage, it's going to look different. But after the devastating wildfire this summer, at least you're allowed back in. Details from the Forest Service here:

Starting tonight (August 21st) at 5pm - a burn ban is in effect in Bozeman city limits.  Conditions continue to be dry and warm, and the fire ban will be in effect until further notice from fire officials. Barbeque grills, approved outdoor fireplaces and other contained appliances are still allowed to be used...

There was a massive fire last night at the Country Mall Antiques on Huffine Lane.  It started as a vehicle fire that quickly spread to the building.  People reported seeing large flames and lots of smoke.  Here's the press release from the Gallatin Media Center.

Here are the latest details on the fire that was sparked a week and a half ago by lightning and know as the Emigrant Fire from the National Forest Service:

The National Forest Service has issued an update tonight on area wildfires. With prolonged hot weather and not very much rain, fire danger remains moderate to high in our area.

Tragic news this morning. 19 members of an elite hot shots fire fighting crew were killed over the weekend during a massive Arizona wildfire that has burnt over 2000 acres, taking with it the lives of the firefighters, and many of the homes in Yarnell Arizona.