Fire Blocks Key Route Near Sedona

A massive wildfire near Sedona has exploded to 500 acres, forcing evacuations and shutting down State Route 89A — a key artery through the region. With fierce winds fueling rapid spread, hundreds of firefighters are battling the blaze in rugged terrain, while locals and tourists in Oak Creek Canyon and popular viewpoints are urgently asked to leave. Command has shifted to Northern Arizona’s Type 3 Incident Management Team, deploying every resource from hotshots to air tankers to contain the fire west of 89A and south of key roads. Officials stress: stay away and monitor ADOT for updates. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/33c97c3dc9dbba87