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.
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 containment remains at 17% as wildfire grows to almost 4K acres
About 457 fire personnel were assigned to the fire on Sunday with containment remaining at 17% — the same figure reported the past several days.
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.
WATCH: Horton Fire spreads to more than 7,000 acres and is 19% contained
Neighbors in the small towns along the Tonto Creek have started to evacuate ahead of the heavy winds expected on Wednesday.
Northern Arizona firefighters battle unusual challenges during Horton Fire
Two winter storm systems hit the Horton Fire late this week, bringing winds of over 40 miles per hour. Mason Carroll reports near Payson, Arizona.
Arizona firefighters battle zero-degree wind chill, snow during Horton Fire
The Horton Fire has grown to 3,800 acres with 55% containment as of Friday afternoon. Two winter storm systems hit this week, bringing winds of over 40 miles per hour.
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Firefighters work through winter storm to make significant progress on Horton Fire
Firefighters worked through a winter storm on Thursday to significantly increase containment on the Horton Fire northeast of Payson.
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.
Lack of rain contributing to Arizona wildfires; fire crew concerns change
While it’s January and wildfires may not seem top of mind, firefighters urge Arizonans to take extra steps to prevent more ...
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Type 1 management team takes command of Arizona’s Horton Fire
A regional type 1 incident management team took command of the Horton Fire northeast of Payson on Tuesday morning.
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Horton Fire near Payson faces pivotal moment with strong winds brought by winter weather system
Fire crews are battling the Horton Fire near Payson and facing pivotal challenges from high winds amid a new winter weather ...