Pocket Fire: The Latest on the Northern Arizona Blaze, July 9th Update

Here is the Pocket Fire update for Thursday, July 9th. Official Acreage : 27,451 Start Date : July 9, 2026 Location : 7 miles north of Sedona, Arizona Cause: Undetermined Personnel: 1,078 Fuels : Timber and Brush Containment : 69% Highlights: Containment increases to 69% on the Pocket Fire. Operations: Today, firefighters continue to patrol the control lines along the northern perimeter to ensure they are holding. Contingency crews will keep access routes open for assigned units and complete pre