Payson

Forest Service schedules prescribed burn near Payson

2/11/2020 - 11:21 am
Tonto National Forest, Payson, prescribed burn, Rim Trail, Verde Glen, Shadow Rim Girl Scout Ranch, Washington Park sub-division, Beaver Valley

Fire specialists plan to burn 58 acres of vegetative piles Feb. 13-14 in the Washington Park area north of Payson.

Residents and visitors to the area can expect to see and smell light-to-moderate amounts of smoke during the two-day prescribed fire. Smoke will impact the Washington Park area during the day. In the evening, smoke will impact the Rim Trail, Verde Glen, Shadow Rim Girl Scout Ranch, Washington Park sub-division, and Beaver Valley communities.

Forest Service reschedules prescribed fire burn north of Payson

1/31/2020 - 2:23 pm
Shadow Rim Girl Scout Ranch, Payson, pile burn, smoke, Whispering Pines, Beaver Valley, Tonto National Forest

Fire specialists will again attempt to burn 210 acres of vegetative debris piles, located about nine miles north of Payson in the vicinity of Shadow Rim Girl Scout Ranch, from Feb. 4-7.

The burn was scheduled to occur Jan. 29-31 but was cancelled as a result of increased fuel moisture due to inclement weather.

Forest Service to burn piles north of Payson January 29 through 31

1/27/2020 - 9:25 am
Tonto National Forest, prescribed burn, pile burn, Payson, Shadow Rim, Verde Glen, Rim Trail, Whispering Pines, Beaver Valley, Shadow Rim Girl Scout Ranch

Fire specialists plan to burn 210 acres of vegetative debris piles Jan. 29-31. Ignitions will occur about nine miles north of Payson in the vicinity of Shadow Rim Girl Scout Ranch.

Severe weather closes SR 260 east of Payson

12/25/2019 - 12:40 pm
Arizona Department of Transportation, Payson, winter weather, State Route 260

State Route 260 is closed at milepost 256 east of Payson, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. 

The closure is due to severe winter weather conditions. There is no estimated reopening time.

Travel, smoke impacts expected from Coldwater Fire

6/07/2019 - 9:35 am
State Route 87, Verde Valley, Payson, Mogollon Rim, Strawberry, Pine, Clints Well, Coconino National Fire, Route 260, Coldwater Fire
Travelers should prepare for and expect long delays and intermittent closures along state Route 87 from June 10-12 due the Coldwater Fire.
 
Firefighters working on the fire are planning to introduce low-intensity fire to areas adjacent to Route 87 between Route 260 and Lake Mary Road, beginning Monday. There will be intermittent highway closures to help ensure firefighter and public safety, so motorists should expect long delays.
 

Maverick Fire Final Update, Area Receives Snow and Rain

5/20/2019 - 3:15 pm
Tonto National Forest, Payson, Maverick Fire, Mazatzal Wilderness

Location:

  • Approximately 10 miles southwest of Payson

  • Nearest town is Payson, Arizona

Start Date: Reported Thursday, May 16, 2019

Maverick Fire Update

5/18/2019 - 9:49 am
Tonto National Forest, Payson, Arizona Trail, Willow Fire, Payson Ranger District, State Highway 87, Maverick Fire, Mazatzal Wilderness

Update as of 5:35 pm on Friday, May 17

Location:

  • Approximately 10 miles southwest of Payson

  • Nearest town is Payson, Arizona

Maverick Fire reported near Payson

5/16/2019 - 4:43 pm
Tonto National Forest, smoke, Payson, Maverick Fire, Hells Hole, Mazatzal Wilderness, Willow Fire Scar

Location:

  • Approximately 10 miles southwest of Payson
  • Nearest town is Payson, Arizona

Start Date: Reported Thursday, May 16

Size:       2 acres

Cause:   Unknown

Summary:  The Maverick Fire is burning near Hells Hole in the Mazatzal Wilderness. 

It is creeping along the ground within the Willow Fire Scar. 

Smoke may be visible from State Highway 87 (Beeline Highway) and nearby areas. 

Tonto National Forest Plans Pile Burn Near Payson

3/04/2019 - 3:17 pm
Tonto National Forest, Payson, Whispering Pines, Beaver Valley, Payson Ranger District, Pile Burns, Bonita Creek Estates, Houston Mesa Road, Cold Springs, Flowing Springs, East Verde Estates, Beaver Valley Estates

Fire specialists from the Tonto National Forest plan to burn 40 acres of vegetative debris piles on Thursday, March 7. This one-day prescribed fire treatment will occur north of Payson along the south side of the Beaver Valley area.

Red Cross opens shelter at Payson High School gymnasium

2/21/2019 - 4:25 pm
shelter, Kingman, Payson, winter weather, American Red Cross, Strawberry/Pine

At the request of emergency management, The American Red Cross has now opened a third shelter, at the Payson High School gymnasium, 301 South McClane, in Payson.

There are already 10 residents who are taking shelter there.

The shelter at the Kingman Community Center, 3345 Harrison Street in Kingman, is also open.

In addition, a shelter has been opened to serve the Strawberry/Pine communities at the Pine Community Center, 3886 North Highway 87, in Pine.

Red Cross shelters are open to anyone needing a safe place to stay.