The fast-moving fire ignited over the weekend of Dec. 14 has burned 1,972 acres in the Tonto and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests and is 17% contained.
The Horton Fire burning northeast of Payson is continuing to grow. It's grown to more than 3,500 in the Tonto National Forest ...
About 457 fire personnel were assigned to the fire on Sunday with containment remaining at 17% — the same figure reported the past several days.
As the Horton Fire grows near Payson, the U.S. Forest Service has issued an Emergency Closure Order for public health and ...