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 9, 2026
As of the National Interagency Fire Center Incident Management Situation Report issued Thursday, July 9 at 7:30 a.m. MDT, the Pocket Fire is listed at 27,449 acres, with 53% containment. The report shows a 68-acre increase, 1,078 personnel assigned, 22 crews, 60 engines, and 9 helicopters. Estimated full containment is listed as July 31.
The fire remains 7 miles north of Sedona on the Coconino National Forest and is being managed by California Interagency Management Team 6. Current fire behavior is described as moderate, with backing, flanking, and uphill runs. Officials continue to note that structures and energy infrastructure remain threatened, and area, road, and trail closures remain in effect.
The most recent local operational update I found before this morning’s national report was from July 8, when officials reported the fire at 27,440 acres, 53% contained, with crews continuing day and night to hold the fire within identified containment lines. That update also noted two lightning strikes near Secret Mountain and continued concern for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty outflow winds.
Closures and safety alerts remain important: State Route 89A remains closed between Sedona and Flagstaff except for residents, and areas around Oak Creek Canyon remain on heightened evacuation awareness. Seven Canyons and Enchantment areas remain in SET status, meaning residents should be ready to leave if conditions worsen.
A Temporary Flight Restriction remains in effect over the fire area. Please avoid closed roads, trails, recreation sites, and airspace so firefighters, aircraft, crews, and heavy equipment can work safely. If you fly, they can’t.
For information on the READY, SET, GO! evacuation system, visit: ein.az.gov/ready-set-go. A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in effect over the fire area. For more information, visit: tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_6_9455. If you fly, we can’t!
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