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This Order shall be in effect from December 30, 2024, at 5:00pm through May 30, 2025, at 06:00pm, unless rescinded.

The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety due to firefighting operations and fire danger associated with the uncontrolled Horton Fire on the Tonto and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.

The Described Area consists of all National Forest System (NFS) lands, roads, and trails within the boundary starting at the intersection of the State Route (SR)-260 and NFS Road 289, then following north along NFS Road 289 for approximately 3.85 miles to the junction with Tonto Creek near Hatchery Trailhead, then following north along Tonto Creek for approximately 1.5 miles to the junction of the three National Forest Boundaries (Tonto, Coconino and Apache-Sitgreaves), then following northeast along the Coconino and Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests boundaries for approximately 0.45 miles to the junction with NFS Road 300, then following generally southeast along the north side of NFS Road 300 for approximately 18 miles to the intersection with SR-260 then following generally west along the north side of SR-260 approximately 13 miles back to the point of beginning at the intersection with NFS Road 289 and SR-260.

For complete details, see order below or visit the National Forest closure page, linked below.