Arizona Wildfires Force Evacuations

Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 27, 2026 · 1m

Arizona’s wildfire crisis is escalating as two major fires rage out of control, forcing evacuations and power outages across the state. The Steamboat Fire in Gila County has scorched 400 acres and triggered mandatory evacuations in Linx Ranch and Victory Ranch, while nearby areas are on “set” alert. Up north, the Pocket Fire has consumed over 2,100 acres near Sedona, prompting evacuations for Oak Creek Canyon and closing State Route 89-A to non-residents. High winds up to 45 mph are fueling rapid spread, prompting APS to cut power for 8,000 customers in the high country—though they’re…