Pocket Fire Update Near Sedona
Sedona remains open for business while the Pocket Fire response continues, and visitors are encouraged to stay informed, follow official guidance, and respect all closures and evacuation areas
LATEST INFORMATION: July 20, 2026
The Pocket Fire remains at 27,393 acres and is now 95% contained. Recent monsoon storms have brought measurable moisture across the fire area, helping dampen grass, pine needles and other fuels while reducing the remaining heat in terrain that firefighters could not safely access. Forest Service officials have described this as their final broad public update unless conditions change.
The Northern Arizona Type 3 Incident Management Team remains in command. Crews are continuing suppression-repair work and monitoring the fire area, with management expected to transition back to the Coconino National Forest early next week.
All evacuation areas remain at READY status. State Route 89A is open in both directions between Sedona and Interstate 17, although drivers should continue to watch for intermittent restrictions or crews working near the roadway.
A portion of the Coconino National Forest remains closed to the public because of ongoing Pocket Fire operations. A separate temporary closure is also in effect along a portion of Oak Creek because of flooding following recent storms. Visitors should check current forest alerts before traveling to trails or recreation areas affected by the fire or monsoon conditions.
For information on the READY, SET, GO! evacuation system, visit: ein.az.gov/ready-set-go.
For the latest official updates, visit the Pocket Fire incident page on InciWeb and follow Coconino National Forest updates on Facebook. Please follow all evacuation guidance and avoid closed roads, trails and recreation areas so firefighters can work safely.
Latest Pocket Fire Updates
https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/azcof-pocket-fire
Coconino National Forest Pocket Fire Information
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/alerts/pocket-fire-information
Trail Closures
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/alerts/pocket-fire-closure-order-effect
Evacuation Map
https://coconinocounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=c579ef2e9406468d8575a289253d73d9
Ready, Set, Go Evacuation Information
https://www.coconino.az.gov/3129/Ready-Set-Go
Pocket Fire Closure Order
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/alerts/pocket-fire-closure-order-effect
Lake Mary Temporary Closure
https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coconino/alerts/lake-mary-temporarily-closed
Road Closures / AZ 511
https://az511.com
Temporary Flight Restriction
https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_6_9455
Wildfire Smoke Safety Information
https://www.wildlandfiresmoke.net/smoke-ready
Coconino National Forest Facebook Updates
https://www.facebook.com/CoconinoNF