The fire currently burning East of Shelby on the North Side of Hwy 2 is being moved further East by the wind and has closed Highway 2. Shelby and North Toole County Fire Departments are currently fighting the fire.  North Toole County Fire Department arrived around 3 pm to assist with the fire.  The start of the fire appears to be at the bottom of the Homesteader Hill about 2 miles East of Shelby just past the East side CHS Elevator and has spread several miles East along Hwy.  Highway Patrol and the Toole County Sheriff's Department are handling traffic control along with other first responders.  If traveling East from Shelby be prepared for 10 mile per hour traffic.

(photo by Holly Iverson)
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