Emergency order issued as Horton Fire grows to 520 acres near Payson; no containment
As the Horton Fire grows near Payson, the U.S. Forest Service has issued an Emergency Closure Order for public health and safety. The fast-moving fire that ignited over the weekend has burned approximately 520 acres in the Tonto and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests and is not contained.
Horton Fire burns 600 acres of forest northeast of Payson. Here's what we know
The Horton Fire northeast of Payson burned more than 600 acres of forest by Saturday and was 0% contained, according to the authorities with the Tonto National Forest. Nearly 150 firefighters and personnel battled the wildfire that threatened nearby communities of Tonto Creek Estates,
Horton Fire threatening forest communities northeast of Payson
Arizona firefighters have been busy this week battling the Horton Fire, which is threatening communities northeast of Payson.
Horton Fire forces SET evacuations as it passes 600 acres burned
The Horton Fire continues to grow in the Tonto National Forest, surpassing 600 acres burned with 0% containment.
Seeing smoke? Horton Fire burning northeast of Payson near Tonto Creek Estates
A north wind later this week was expected to increase smoke in surrounding areas south and southwest of the fire, Tonto National Forest said. Hikers were urged to avoid trails 292, 285 and the Highline Trail while fire crews conducted fire suppression operations.
Horton Fire grows to 898 acres in Tonto National Forest northeast of Payson
The Tonto National Forest says the Horton Fire grew to roughly 300 acres as of Monday morning. There are 41 firefighters assigned to fight the fire and they are working to establish containment lines around the fire, which is "slowly backing & creeping."
Horton Fire continues to grow north of Payson
Several communities are on "set" evacuation status, including Tonto Creek Estates, Tonto Christian Camp, Tonto Fish Hatchery, and Zane Gray Cabins.
Horton Fire: 700+ acres burned northeast of Payson; public urged to take precautions
The Horton Fire continues to grow in the Tonto National Forest, surpassing 600 acres burned with 0% containment.
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Emergency closure ordered for areas near Horton Fire with residents prepared to evacuate
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Horton Fire burning northeast of Payson is 0% contained
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Human-caused Horton Fire near Mogollon Rim remains completely uncontained
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