HAMILTON — Fire managers report that windy conditions and higher temperatures on Tuesday afternoon have caused fire activity on the Lost Horse Fire has increase.
Resources on the fire are one Skycrane and two medium helicopters performing water drops throughout the day. 
Hose lay was placed on the right flank of the fire and resources will continue to respond to the scene.
The blaze is burning in the Bitterroot National Forest south of the Twin Lakes area.
Crews are battling the Lost Horse Fire south of Twin Lakes on the Bitterroot National Forest.
The wildfire, which was first detected on June 16, has burned approximately 2 acres.
The Bitterroot National Forest reports that the fire has been creeping and smoldering.
Crews are continuing to build a containment line, which is 75% complete.
A Stevensville water tender is assigned, and an engine crew from the Nez Perce Clearwater National Forest is en route, as well as a crew from Trapper Creek.
Forest officials report that several lightning strikes were mapped in the area of the Lost Horse Fire.
