Arizona Department of Transportation has closed State Route 87 between Payson and Winslow due to the Tinder Fire burning in the Coconino National Forest.
The highway is closed between Mile Post 290 at Clint’s Wells (Lake Mary Road) to Mile Post 312.
The closure is being described as indefinite due to heavy smoke and fire operations in the area.
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Fire operations close SR 87 north of Payson
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Arizona Department of Transportation has closed State Route 87 between Payson and Winslow due to the Tinder Fire burning in the Coconino National Forest.
The highway is closed between Mile Post 290 at Clint’s Wells (Lake Mary Road) to Mile Post 312.
The closure is being described as indefinite due to heavy smoke and fire operations in the area.
Motorists are advised to use alternate routes including interstates 17 and 40.
As of Monday morning the fire was at 8,600 acres with more than 500 personnel, many involved in structure protection of cabins in the area.
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