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The Howe Ride Fire in Glacier National Park has grown to over 2,600 acres.

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:

Reports from the Park County Commissioner, Randy Taylor, tell that the fire is visibly put out but monitoring and surveying will continue throughout the day. Nearly 30 homes were evacuated and the officials are requesting them to not yet return to their homes. More details inside.

The Gallatin County Commission has issued a resolution declaring Gallatin County to have Stage One Fire Restrictions. This means you can not conduct any activities that may cause fires which includes Fireworks. During the 4th of July, this ban will be lifted unless conditions change. It's important to note that cities can still declare their own restrictions.

Photos by Michael Blessing As of 7am this morning, the Bear Trap 2 fire is 57% contained is still being battled by four 20-person crews. More information on road closures and details of the fire inside.

The fireworks caused Bear Trap fire, burning in Madison Canyon, has grown to almost 15,000 acres.

This is the latest from the Gallatin Media Center:

The portions of Norris Road in Gallatin County from Four Corners to Madison River Road is open.

The Madison County Sheriff's office says this fire was started by people using fireworks across from Warm Springs boat entry.

The human caused Bear Trap Fire is in Madison County west of Cherry Creek is burning in steep partially timbered terrain.

An evacuation order has been issued from the vicinity of Pony down to the Judson Mead Indiana University Research Station at the junction of South Boulder Road and Carmichael Road.

Firefighters are working to protect structures northwest of Pony, and to contain the 300 acre Pony fire.