lots of vegetation fire A fire known as the “Pocket Fire” broke out in the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness area north of Sedona on Friday, June 19. Arizona. The Sedona Fire Department confirmed the incidents in Coconino and Yavapai counties.
“The Sedona Fire Department is aware of a new wildland fire north of town. We are coordinating with all local partners. The Coconino National Forest has air resources above the fire,” they explain in a statement. according to duty officerThe organization tracks fire outbreaks across the United States, which currently cover 100 acres.
The website further states that evacuations have begun along FR 231 and along Oak Creek Canyon. The cause of the fire is currently unknown and no casualties have been reported. There’s also no update on containment.
The fire map was shared on WatchDuty.
Fire reportedly visible from Sedona AIRPORT. Terrifying visuals of the fire were also shared online.
Sedona Pocket Fire: Terrifying video and photos emerge
One person shared the photo on X and wrote “Huge fire spotted north of Camp Verde near Sedona. Oh my gosh.”
Another person wrote on Facebook: “As we enter another hot summer in Sedona, we would like to remind everyone that fire awareness is important. Please obey all local fire restrictions, avoid spark-generating activities, put out cigarettes properly, never leave campfires unattended, and think twice before parking in hay or using equipment that may ignite vegetation. One spark can change everything.”
“We all have a responsibility to protect the beautiful scenery, wildlife, homes and communities that make Sedona so special,” they added, sharing a video of the smoke visible from a distance. you can see video here.
A local channel also shared a video indicating that evacuations were taking place in the Juniping area of Oak Creek Canyon.
Another person shared a photo of the road where the fire could be seen from a distance.
“On the way to a show at the Sedona Hilton,” they wrote. Others shared more photos. “There’s a fire in Sedona,” someone commented.
Thick white smoke can be seen in the image. Someone else shared a photo from the road.
“Small fire in the Secret Mountain/Red Rock area. I photographed this from Flagstaff. Hopefully it will be extinguished soon,” they wrote. Another person shared a video of a distant fire.
News of a small fire near Sedona has many worried, with some asking which direction the fire is spreading while others are praying for the safety of first responders.
