Pocket Fire Containment Progress | Mesa News

Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Firefighters are making major progress on the Pocket Fire near Sedona, now 76% contained after burning over 27,000 acres since June 19 — though the cause remains unknown. Key road access is returning: Route 89A is fully reopened between mileposts 375 and 397. Evacuation alerts are easing, with Oak Creek Canyon, Seven Canyons, and Enchantment downgraded to “ready.” But caution remains — temporary closures may still be in place for suppression work, and areas like West Fork Oak Creek, Wilderness Red Rock-Secret Mountain, and northern Dry Creek remain off-limits. Check Coconino County’s…