PHOENIX — Containment of the Horton Fire northeast of Payson is nearing 100%, according to authorities.
The Arizona wildfire consumed 8,346 acres of National Forest Service land before progress was stopped. Containment was up to 94% as of Friday’s incident report.
Crews completed containment efforts along State Route 260 on Thursday, officials said.
The remaining focus is on further securing containment, conducting mop up work and assessing the damage…