Lightning fires keep Forest Service busy in Tonto National Forest
Lightning caused nine small fires in Payson District since June 29 as Forest Service crews work across the Tonto National Forest. Fire officers note high moisture reduced fire numbers, study lightning behavior in wet versus dry years, and say public adherence to fire restrictions helped containment with potential lift as precipitation continues. The Mogollon Rim sees high lightning activity, with an estimated 300 to 400 fires annually in the area.
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Tonto National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Tonto Forest
Dave Bacon
Forest Service
Bacon
Mogollon Rim
Continental United States
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Holiday crowds flood Payson Pine and Gisela area
An estimated 45 000 people and 15 000 vehicles swarmed Payson for a three day Fourth of July weekend. State and county officers reported seven highway accidents with no serious injuries and about 50 traffic tickets issued. The Payson Plaza lot and private property hosted minor incidents while a DWI arrest occurred. The Old Payson Merchants Association street dance raised funds for the Payson Humane Society.
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Department of Public Safety
Walt Gregory
Payson Plaza
Old Payson Merchants Association
Payson Humane Society
Hospital
Junior Woman’s Club
Paul Hemmerling
Bobbi Banbury
Humane Society
Ox Bow Inn
Rain Drenches Rim Area With Heavy Weeklong Storms
Persistent rainfall drenched the Rim area for a week with two inches falling in afternoon storms. The report notes cooler highs around 91.5 degrees and humidity, plus ongoing weather details as residents tracked precipitation totals and temperatures through the period.
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Payson
Third Payson blood drive draws donors at club
The third blood drive in Payson is set for today at the Payson Woman's Club from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Blood Services of Arizona expects to see over 100 healthy donors.
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Blood Services of
Arizona
Payson Woman's Club
Blood Services
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