Tonto National Forest fires all human-caused, officials say [Video]

PAYSON, Ariz. — Each of the roughly 10 named wildfires started in the Tonto National Forest this year have been human-caused, according to forest officials. 

Overall, in Tonto National Forest, human-caused fires outnumber natural starts 3:1. That problem and particularly plentiful and dry fuels this year has forest officials asking for the public’s help to prevent fires from starting in the first place. 

“It doesn’t take much for that spark just to go, and then it’s off to the races,” Brad Widhalm, fire prevention officer with Tonto National Forest said. 

The more than 4,000-acre Spring Fire near the 87 is believed to be related to target shooting. Officials also believe the human-caused Wildcat Fire, which burned more than 14,000 acres, was caused by an off-highway vehicle. 

“I feel like most people when they’re out and about they’re – …