The Washington Fire, burning about 11 miles north of Payson, forced the closure of the affected area of the Tonto National ...

The Gila County Division of Emergency Management has ordered evacuations for three communities near the lightning-caused Washington Fire about 11 miles north of Payson.

The Washington and Woods fires have burned over 600 acres near Payson and Sedona, prompting evacuation orders in their respective areas.

Authorities issued Level 2 evacuations for the Central Ferry Fire near Colfax and Pullman. State Fire Marshals say the fire ...