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Horton Fire 2024

Unit Information

2324 E. McDowell Rd 
Phoenix, 
85006 
2324 E. McDowell Rd 
Phoenix, 
85006 

Incident Contacts

  • Horton Fire Information
    Email:
    2024.horton@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    602-551-7327
    Hours:
    (M-F) 8:00am - 4:30pm

News

Horton Fire Update 01-18-2025
Updated On: - 01/18/2025 / 10:48
This will be the final Horton Fire update, unless significant activity occurs.Horton Fire Update: January 18, 2025Acres: 8,346 Containment: 94% Start Date: December 14, 2024Location: Payson Ranger District, Arizona Cause: Under InvestigationPersonnel: 107 Fuels: Timber, chaparralResources: 1 crew | 5 engines | 1 bulldozer | 1 water tender
Horton Fire Daily Update 01-17-2025
Updated On: - 01/17/2025 / 10:51
Containment increased as crews contained the remaining line along SR-260.Horton Fire Update: January 17, 2025Acres: 8,346 Containment: 94% Start Date: December 14, 2024Location: Payson Ranger District, Arizona Cause: Under InvestigationPersonnel: 109 Fuels: Timber, chaparralResources: 1 crew | 5 engines | 1 bulldozer | 1 water tender
Horton Fire Update 01-16-2025
Updated On: - 01/16/2025 / 12:06
Flight restrictions removed as helicopters and UAS are released from the Horton Fire.Horton Fire Update: January 16, 2025Acres: 8,346 Containment: 89% Start Date: December 14, 2024Location: Payson Ranger District, Arizona Cause: Under InvestigationPersonnel: 109 Fuels: Timber, chaparralResources: 1 crew | 5 engines | 1 bulldozer | 1 water tender
Horton Fire Daily Update 01-15-2025
Updated On: - 01/15/2025 / 10:48
BAER Team arrives to assess soil burn severity as containment increases.Horton Fire Update: January 15, 2025Acres: 8,346 Containment: 89% Start Date: December 14, 2024Location: Payson Ranger District, Arizona Cause: Under InvestigationPersonnel: 119 Fuels: Timber, chaparral Resources: 1 crew | 5 engines | 1 helicopter | 1 UAS | 1 bulldozer | 1 water tender 
Horton Fire Daily Update 01-14-2025
Updated On: - 01/14/2025 / 11:09
Crews continue mop up and suppression repair throughout the fire area.Horton Fire Update: January 14, 2025Acres: 8,346 Containment: 80% Start Date: December 14, 2024Location: Payson Ranger District, Arizona Cause: Under InvestigationPersonnel: 126 Fuels: Timber, chaparralResources: 2 crews | 5 engines | 1 helicopter | 1 bulldozer | 1 water tender
Horton Fire Update 01-13-2025
Updated On: - 01/13/2025 / 10:09
The Horton Fire transitioned to a local Type 3 team this morning.Horton Fire Update: January 13, 2025Acres: 8,346 Containment: 80% Start Date: December 14, 2024Location: Payson Ranger District, Arizona Cause: Under InvestigationPersonnel: 237 Fuels: Timber, chaparralResources: 2 crews | 7 engines | 1 helicopter | 1 bulldozer | 1 water tender
Horton Daily Update 01-12-2025
Updated On: - 01/12/2025 / 10:01
Southwest Incident Management Team 1 will transfer command of the fire back to a Type 3 team tomorrow. Daily Update: January 12, 2025Acres: 8,346 Containment: 80% Start Date: December 14, 2024Location: Payson Ranger District, Arizona Cause: Under Investigation
Horton Fire Daily Update 01-11-2025
Updated On: - 01/11/2025 / 10:25
Evacuation levels lowered as containment increases throughout the area. Daily Update: January 11, 2025Acres: 8,337 Containment: 75% Start Date: December 14, 2024Location: Payson Ranger District, Arizona Cause: Under Investigation
Horton Fire Daily Update 01-10-2025
Updated On: - 01/10/2025 / 10:12
Firefighters work through snow and frigid temperatures to strengthen fire containment. Daily Update: January 10, 2025Acres: 8,337 Containment: 55% Start Date: December 14, 2024Location: Payson Ranger District, Arizona Cause: Under Investigation
Horton Fire Daily Update 01-09-2025
Updated On: - 01/09/2025 / 10:24
Crews focus on holding the Horton Fire to it’s current size during high winds.Daily Update: January 9, 2025Acres: 8,337 Containment: 23% Start Date: December 14, 2024Location: Payson Ranger District, Arizona Cause: Under InvestigationPersonnel: 486 Fuels: Timber, chaparralResources: 5 crews | 30 engines | 4 helicopters | 1 bulldozers | 4 water tenders