Rim Fire up north marks one of Arizona’s first fires of 2026

Firefighters stopped the Rim Fire near Forest Lakes at 2 acres. The human-caused blaze started on March 21.
AZ Central

Washington Fire near Payson forces evacuations in 3 communities and a forest closure

The Washington Fire, burning north of Payson, Arizona, has prompted evacuations for three communities and the closure of part of the Tonto National Forest. Firefighters were working to contain the 550 ...
Payson Roundup

First wildfire of the year near Payson raises alarms

A wildfire burned an acre or two near Forest Lakes Saturday. The National Interagency Fire Center said the fire marked one of ...
ABC15 Arizona

New wildfire forces 'SET' status for residents in Bonita Creek, north of Payson

PAYSON, AZ — A "SET" advisory has been issued for residents of Bonita Creek, north of Payson in Gila County Saturday due to a newly burning wildfire. Officials had issued a "GO" status just after 2:30 ...