Payson, Horton Fire

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.
Emergency order issued as Horton Fire grows to 3,598 acres near Payson; nearly 17% 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 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 grows to 8,300+ acres near Payson
On Tuesday night, the Horton Fire burning near Payson has grown to more than 8,300 fires. Fire officials said the containment, however, has increased to 23%.
Horton Fire doubles to more than 7,000 acres near Payson
On Dec. 28, CBP agents at the Nogales Port of Entry seized a rocket launcher and two rocket-propelled grenades from a vehicle heading into Mexico. Edgar Cano Quintero, 16, is facing several charges, including first-degree murder, in the shooting death of a man inside a pickup truck in Mesa.
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.
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,
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.
Crews fighting Horton Fire near Payson almost double as blaze expected to spread
Here's an update to the Horton Fire burning northeast of Payson on the Mogollon Rim. Crews expect the fire to continue to grow.
Arizona wildfire northeast of Payson now 17% contained
The human-caused Horton Fire, burning about 17 miles northeast of Payson, was 928 acres in size and 17%, according to a ...
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Horton Fire suppression efforts deemed successful despite considerable growth
The Horton Fire northeast of Payson grew by hundreds of acres on Sunday, but officials said it was a successful day for ...
Record-breaking heat fueling rare winter Horton Fire near Payson
The Horton Fire has fire crews working during an unusual time of the year – New Year’s Day. However, with the fire 18 miles ...
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Routt boys rally in third quarter to defeat Payson Seymour 69-60
Routt boys' basketball team overcame a third-quarter deficit to secure a 69-60 victory over Payson Seymour at the Routt Dome.