Pocket Fire Swells Near Sedona

Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 29, 2026 · 1m

The Pocket Fire in Coconino County is roaring out of control, now spanning over 6,000 acres just north of Sedona. Thick smoke blankets the area as multiple spot fires merged, pushing the blaze north by another 3,200 acres and triggering new evacuation alerts for neighborhoods including Kachina Village, Forest Highlands, Oak Creek Canyon, and Pine Del 99. Harsh weather—strong winds, low humidity, and dry conditions—is fueling the fire’s rapid spread, while officials scramble to determine its cause. Air quality has dropped to unhealthy levels for sensitive groups in Flagstaff and along SR 180…