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 ...
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.
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Crews fighting Horton Fire near Payson almost double as blaze expected to spread
The Horton Fire has scorched nearly 1,900 acres of forest along the Mogollon Rim, northeast of Payson, as of Saturday ... Feeling that wind in Arizona? Here's why California gusts are coming ...
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.
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Emergency order issued as Horton Fire grows to 1,972 acres near Payson; nearly 17% containment
PAYSON, AZ (AZFamily) — 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 ...
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Horton Fire near Payson remains 17% contained despite burning over 1K acres
The Arizona Department of Transportation said drivers using State Route 260 east of Payson may encounter reduced visibility due to smoke. The potential for reduced visibility, in an area that ...
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.
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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 ... Day death of 8-year-old injured at Arizona Biltmore Resort Why is it so dry this winter?