Crews fight lightning caused fire in Arbon Valley

Ft. Hall firefighters are working to contain the Rattlesnake fire. The fire began at around 4 p.m. Thursday in the Arbon Valley area. It was believed to be started by lightning. It was estimated at about 155 acres Friday morning. There was no prediction as to when it would be contained or controlled. The Ft. Hall Fire Department is managing the fire, but has released no information. The U.S. Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service have committed one dozer, three engines and one 10-man hand crew to help fight the fire. Other fire agencies have also been working on that fire. Earlier Thursday, the 10 acre Trail Creek fire was contained on Ft. Hall land. It is forecast to be controlled by 8 p.m. Friday.