Smoke Chokes Flagstaff as Fire Swells | Mesa News

The Pocket Fire exploded north of Sedona over the weekend, ballooning from 1,100 to over 11,000 acres fueled by extreme dryness and 60 mph winds. Smoke blanketed nearby towns, triggering air quality alerts—with Flagstaff hit hardest on Sunday, air rated “unhealthy” to “very unhealthy,” and Kachina Village facing “hazardous” levels the next morning. Officials issued smoke forecasts and even shared DIY air filter instructions as residents were urged to stay indoors or wear N95 masks. While a shift in weather may ease conditions by the weekend, dry winds and high fire risk remain, with only a slim chance of moisture next week to help. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/3b7dc0c7d2ab63d2