Horton Fire near Payson jumps up to more than 8K acres and 23% containment
An emergency closure order has been in place since Dec. 18 for much of the Tonto and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest trails and recreation sites.
Horton Fire near Payson grows to 7,000 acres, 19% contained
There are no plans to shut off power in the affected areas, and firefighters have been working with Arizona Public Service to keep the power going.
Horton Fire doubles in size near Payson with 19 percent containment
As the Horton Fire grows near Payson, the U.S. Forest Service has issued an Emergency Closure Order for public health and safety.
Horton Fire near Payson remains 17% contained despite burning over 1K acres
The Horton Fire has grown to 1,352 acres in size but remains 17% contained, as of Thursday evening. In an update posted to the social media platform X, Tonto National Forest reps said four fire crews with 334 personnel were using water tenders,
Horton Fire near Payson slow to be contained and future growth is expected, officials say
New personnel brought together 247 crew members to contain the Horton Fire that has spread through 1,124 acres of Arizona forest, as of Dec. 31.
Human-caused fire near Payson grows as containment stays stagnant
As the region experiences above-average temperatures and extremely dry conditions, fire crews are igniting vegetation to control the Horton Fire.
Horton Fire burns over 3,500 acres near Payson
The fast-moving fire that ignited over the weekend of Dec. 14 has burned approximately 3,598 acres in the Tonto and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests and is 17% contained.
Horton Fire grows northeast of Payson
The Horton Fire burning northeast of Payson in the Tonto National Forest continues to grow and has burned nearly 3,600 acres.
Horton Fire grows to more than 3,500 acres
The Horton Fire burning northeast of Payson is continuing to grow. It's grown to more than 3,500 in the Tonto National Forest. The containment remains at 17%.
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