Arrastra Fire burning near Trapper Mountain

SEPT. 9 – The Arrastra Fire is burning in dead and down timber north of Helmville by Trapper Mountain on the Helena-Lewis & Clark National Forest. The fire is 11.75 acres, 0% contained, and under Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation wildland fire protection. Reported on Tuesday, September 6, the fire was caused by lightning and aggressive suppression from the air was employed ini...