Pocket Fire Forces Evacuations Near Sedona

A wildfire dubbed the Pocket Fire has exploded north of Sedona, torching 500 acres and forcing mandatory evacuations in Oak Creek Canyon and nearby tourist spots like End/Edge of the World. Key roads including State Route 89A are shut down, and Woody Mountain Road is off-limits. The Red Cross has opened an evacuation center at Red Rock Jr. High School as residents and visitors scramble to safety. Fire crews are deploying heavy equipment and multiple Hotshot teams to battle the blaze, with more reinforcements en route. This fast-moving disaster underscores nature’s unpredictability—stay safe and monitor updates if you’re in the area. 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/e03e9ffe3d05565c