SWAN VALLEY — Firefighters are currently working to suppress four fires in southeastern Idaho that were reportedly all caused by lightning strikes.

According to a news release from Caribou-Targhee National Forest, fire crews are “actively engaged” in responding to multiple wildfires in the forest.

Rocky Top Fire • Located 11 miles northwest of Swan Valley. • Currently spanning 3.2 acres. • “Fire behavior is smoldering and creeping. Due to the steep rocky terrain and extreme risk to firefighter safety, both full suppression and confinement strategies are in place,” says the release. “The confinement strategy within the planning area ensures firefighter safety while allowing direct engagement to create a high probability of protecting values at risk.”

Rim Trail Fire • Located 13 m

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