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Memorial Day brings large crowds and scattered incidents in Rim area
An estimated 42,500 visitors enjoyed the three day Memorial Day weekend in the Rim region with 34,142 total vehicle counts over four days. Campgrounds near Payson filled early with campers sharing spots. Fire restricts caused some enforcement issues. one man caused fire near Kohl’s Ranch and two other fires burned 75 acres along the Salt River. Police and deputies managed traffic and investigated minor accidents. A Phoenix youth was injured by a falling boulder near Christopher Creek Campgrounds and was treated at Payson Hospital. several DUI arrests were reported in Payson. A trailer home fire at Rye destroyed the residence. a Kohl’s Ranch cabin suffered about $1,000 damage from a cigarette butt.
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Rim
Payson
Department of Transportation
Norman Whitney
Ponderosa
Whitney
Forest Service
Dale Ashby
Ashby
Kohl
Salt River
Christopher Creek
Phoenix
John Harris
Harris
Payson Hospital
Department of Public Safety
U.S. Forest Service
Payson Volunteer Fire Department