SEDONA, AZ — Fire officials say the Pocket Fire, a wildfire that started on June 19 near Sedona, continues to grow, with Oak Creek Canyon residents told to prepare for possible evacuations.
Officials say the fire is now more than 27,000 acres in size. It is at 53% containment.
Oak Creek Canyon is under a "SET" evacuation status. Areas of Kachina Village, Forest Highlands, and Pine Del are under “READY” evacuation status.
A community meeting was held Monday night with the latest information on the Pocket Fire. Watch that meeting in the player below:
Another community meeting was held on Thursday, June 2, at Red Rock Junior and Senior High School.
A shelter opened its doors for evacuees at Sedona Red Rock High School near Upper Red Rock Loop Road.
The American Red Cross will open a shelter for Pocket Fire evacuees at 10 p.m. tonight at Sedona Red Rock High School, 955 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd.
— Coconino County (@CoconinoCounty) June 20, 2026
The shelter will support residents and visitors displaced by the fire impacting Oak Creek Canyon. Red Cross shelter services… pic.twitter.com/asQssi2eMG
The blaze began around 5 p.m. on June 19. It is unclear how it started, but the wildfire remains under investigation.
Officials are reminding the public not to fly drones near the wildfire, as they can interfere with firefighting aircraft and create safety hazards.
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