More resources arrive to fight Pocket Fire north of Sedona

KNAU Arizona Public Radio
June 20, 2026
Category: Forest Fires
Region: US West

About 200 personnel were working on Saturday to contain a wildfire that started the day before and prompted the evacuation of Oak Creek Canyon. The Pocket Fire is burning about 7 miles north of Sedona and had grown to 500 acres by Saturday morning. Coconino National Forest officials say a Northern Arizona Type 3 Incident Management Team is now in command the fire response. Seven hotshot crews, one dozer and 13 engines plus six helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft are assigned to the fire. More personnel were expected to arrive throughout Saturday. Evacuations of Oak Creek Canyon remain in effect and State Route 89A is closed between Fort Tuthill in Flagstaff and the north end of Sedona. Woody Mountain Road is also closed past Forest Road 536. Coconino County officials gave the “Go” order Friday evening for all residents and visitors between Sedona and Forest Highlands.

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