Payson Fire Department Responds to Lightning-Triggered Fire

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Published June 29, 2026

Firefighters from the Payson Fire Department quickly contained a small fire caused by recent lightning strikes in the Tonto National Forest. Officials remind residents to be cautious during monsoon season as storms become more frequent.

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