Lightning ignited a cottonwood tree and nearby surface fuels on the west side of the Snake River. A wildland fire engine and crew responded and contained the fire at 0.1 acres. Afterward, nearly an inch of rain has fallen in the fire area, which will limit any continued fire activity.

Firefighters on the Schwabachers Fire, next to cottonwood tree ignited by lightning.
Firefighters on the Schwabachers Fire, next to cottonwood tree ignited by lightning.

43.716783, -110.679583

Location
North of Bar BC Ranch, on west side of Snake River, GTNP.
Start Date
Acres
0.10