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 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 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 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 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 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,
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.
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, ...
FOX 10 Phoenix on MSN2d
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 ...
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.
Crews gaining ground on Horton Fire near Payson
The Arizona Department of Transportation says parts of I-10 and SR 143 will be closed near Sky Harbor Airport for continuing work on the Broadway Curve Improvement project. The devastating wildfires ...
FOX 10 Phoenix4d
Horton Fire: 8,000 acres burned northeast of Payson; public urged to take precautions
The Payson Ranger District says the fire is human-caused. SET status evacuations are still in place for the Horton Fire, burning near Payson. The fire has burned 8,337 acres with 23% ...
KTAR News1d
Alert status changed for some Arizona communities impacted by Horton Fire
Conditions of have improved enough for authorities to lift emergency alerts for some communities impacted by the Horton Fire ...