Pocket Fire north of Sedona burns more than 6,000 acres as size more than doubles

KTAR News
June 28, 2026
Category: Forest Fires
Region: US West

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Arizona — The Pocket Fire north of Sedona grew more than 3,600 acres from Saturday to Sunday, officials said. The size of the blaze was reported at 6,016 acres with 0% containment in the Forest Service’s Sunday evening update. That was a significant increase from the 2,349 acres reported Saturday evening, as winds continued to push the flames further northeast along Woody Mountain Road (Forest Road 231). “GO” evacuation orders for residents in Oak Creek Canyon, zones 14 and 15, have been changed to “SET” status. Proof of residency is required to enter the area, while residents and business owners still need to be prepared to evacuate should fire behavior or weather conditions change. …With high temperatures, strong winds with gusts up to 45 mph, low humidity and no rain in the forecast, the National Weather Service declared a Red Flag Warning for Friday through Sunday.

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