The human-caused Horton Fire , burning about 17 miles northeast of Payson, was 928 acres in size and 17%, according to a Friday update from the U.S. Forest Service.
Tonto Creek Estates, the Tonto Christian Camp, the Tonto Fish Hatchery and the Zane Grey Cabins remain in SET evacuation status, according to the Forest Service.
Officials said accessing and containing the east flank of the fire has been difficult due to the area’s remoteness. The Forest Service said crews are working to reduce threats to Forest Road 300 and Forest Road 76…