The Polles Fire is a wildfire that burned in the Mazatzal Wilderness Area, 11 miles west of Payson, Arizona, in Tonto National Forest in the United States. The fire, which has burned 628 acres (254 ha), was started by a lightning strike during thunderstorms. The fire is burning in the along the Arizona Trail. As of July 15, it is 92 percent contained. The fire has resulted in the closure of the Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. On July 7, a helicopter working on the fire crashed, resulting in the death of pilot Bryan Boatman.