Payson, Horton Fire

Emergency order issued as Horton Fire grows to 928 acres near Payson; no containment
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 the weekend of Dec. 14 has burned approximately 928 acres in the Tonto and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests and is not contained.
Seeing smoke? Horton Fire burning northeast of Payson near Tonto Creek Estates
A north wind later this week was expected to increase smoke in surrounding areas south and southwest of the fire, Tonto National Forest said. Hikers were urged to avoid trails 292, 285 and the Highline Trail while fire crews conducted fire suppression operations.
Fire crews battling Horton Fire northeast of Payson
Fire crews are battling the Horton Fire about 18 miles northeast of Payson. The fire has currently burned more than 700.
Horton Fire: 800+ acres burned northeast of Payson; public urged to take precautions
The Horton Fire continues to grow in the Tonto National Forest, surpassing 600 acres burned with 0% containment.
Horton Fire burns 600 acres of forest northeast of Payson. Here's what we know
The Horton Fire northeast of Payson burned more than 600 acres of forest by Saturday and was 0% contained, according to the authorities with the Tonto National Forest. Nearly 150 firefighters and ...
Horton Fire continues to grow north of Payson
Several communities are on "set" evacuation status, including Tonto Creek Estates, Tonto Christian Camp, Tonto Fish Hatchery, and Zane Gray Cabins.
Horton Fire near Payson sees "minimal" activity, but officials say danger not over
The wildfire burning northeast of Payson scorched nearly 900 acres, but spread and containment slowed through the holiday ...
Phoenix man dead after falling through ice on frozen lake in northern Arizona near Payson
Three people fell through the ice at Woods Canyon Lake, but two were able to get out. The man who died has not yet been ...
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Horton Fire threatening forest communities northeast of Payson
Arizona firefighters have been busy this week battling the Horton Fire, which is threatening communities northeast of Payson.
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Man's body recovered after falling through ice at Woods Canyon Lake near Payson
PAYSON, AZ — Officials are investigating after a man fell through the ice and died at Woods Canyon Lake on Sunday. Emergency crews were first called to the lake northeast of Payson on Sunday afternoon ...
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Horton Fire burning northeast of Payson is 0% contained
TONTO NATIONAL FOREST, Ariz. (KVOA) — The Horton Fire burning northeast of Payson is currently burning at 500 acres and 0% ...
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Payson school budget dwindles with enrollment
Payson schools eked through another budget year, despite the loss of 70 students and an increasingly uncertain future when it ...
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Payson man accused of murder in grisly hatchet attack
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental illness, please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness Utah ...
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Man who died after falling through ice identified
CCSO says the victim is 26-year-old Abhishek Sighakolli, an Arizona State University student.