Horton Fire Update: Containment nearing completion

Highlights:

Significant progress was made yesterday, with containment along the SR-260 corridor finalized. Arizona Public Service assisted in clearing vegetation along powerlines to further secure infrastructure, and work on Forest Service Road 284 has been completed.

Operations:

Crews are continuing restoration work in areas around the fire, focusing on patrolling Forest Service Roads 76 and 300 while conducting mop-up operations as needed. The use of heavy equipment will depend on road conditions, including the extent of snow and ice received overnight.