Highlights: The Horton Fire grew to 928 acres with 15% containment.
Operations: Crews monitored and patrolled yesterday, observing continued slow creeping and smoldering conditions across the majority of the fire area. Smoke production did increase yesterday near East Horton Creek and Horton Spring area between Forest Roads 76U and 76K as fire consumed heavier fuels in drainages. No firing operations occurred.
The Horton Fire remains at 898 acres with 15% containment with crews remaining on- scene today to monitor the fire.
Operations: Minimal fire activity was observed across the fire area yesterday, including slow creeping and smoldering conditions with short flame lengths less than 1 foot. Crews patrolled and secured the fireline along Forest Road 300 and Highway 260.
Today, Horton Fire crews will focus on the north and western areas of the fire.
Highlights: The Horton Fire is currently 898 acres with 15% containment. A weather shift is expected through Christmas Day, with cooler temperatures and increased humidity forecasted. Crews will remain on-scene throughout Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued a PM2.5 High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25.
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The Horton Fire, currently at 898 acres with 0% containment, continues to burn in steep, rugged terrain on the Mogollon Rim, with crews making progress on containment efforts along Forest Road 300 and the powerline corridor while monitoring fire activity and protecting recreational infrastructure and nearby communities under SET evacuation status.
