Environment

Pocket Fire Spreads in Arizona Near Sedona

Thursday, July 9, 2026

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The Pocket Fire, active since June 19, 2026, continues to spread through steep canyons north of Sedona, Arizona, near State Highway 89A. Firefighters report back and flank behavior, with rolling material creating significant spread risks below the main fire edge.

The fire's cause remains undetermined. Critical dry fuels and favorable conditions allow for continued spread, particularly where fire aligns with slope reversals or ignites receptive fuels. Steep terrain and extensive canyon systems present ongoing operational challenges.

Incident updates note all perimeters and points are approximations. No specific evacuation orders or community impacts are mentioned in the current public record.

📄 Source: InciWeb Active Wildfires — http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/azcof-pocket-fire

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The Pocket Fire has been active since June 19, 2026“null”
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The Pocket Fire continues to spread through steep canyons north of Sedona, Arizona“null”
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The Pocket Fire continues to spread near State Highway 89A“null”
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Firefighters report back and flank behavior“null”
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Rolling material creates significant spread risks below the main fire edge“null”
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The fire's cause remains undetermined“null”
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Critical dry fuels and favorable conditions allow for continued spread“null”
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The fire aligns with slope reversals or ignites receptive fuels“null”
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Steep terrain presents ongoing operational challenges“null”
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Extensive canyon systems present ongoing operational challenges“null”
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Incident updates note all perimeters and points are approximations“null”
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No specific evacuation orders are mentioned in the current public record“null”
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No community impacts are mentioned in the current public record“null”