Pocket Fire map & updates
The Pocket Fire burned in Yavapai County, AZ (7 Miles N from Sedona, AZ). Final reported size 27,393 acres, 100% contained.
Pocket Fire map
Shaded area: the latest mapped fire perimeter (2026-07-18). Dot: point of origin. Sources: NIFC WFIGS incident record and interagency perimeters. Official evacuation orders come from the county — this map doesn't show them.
Where is the Pocket Fire?
| Nearest cities | Distance from origin |
|---|---|
| Flagstaff, AZ | 18 mi |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | 39 mi |
| Prescott, AZ | 49 mi |
| Payson, AZ | 57 mi |
| Surprise, AZ | 98 mi |
| Peoria, AZ | 99 mi |
Straight-line distance from the point where the fire started, protecting agency: USFS.
Timeline
- Discovered — June 20, 2026
- Contained — July 30, 2026
- Controlled — September 30, 2026
- Declared out — September 30, 2026
- Latest mapped perimeter — July 18, 2026
- Record last updated — September 30, 2026
Other large fires within 25 miles
| Fire | Acres | Year | From this fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Fire | 2,180 | 2023 | 7 mi |
| Whiskey Fire | 5,925 | 2019 | 6 mi |
| Saber Fire | 3,283 | 2019 | 7 mi |
| Platypus Fire | 4,889 | 2018 | 5 mi |
| Cowboy Fire | 2,170 | 2016 | 8 mi |
| Echo Fire | 1,955 | 2015 | 6 mi |
| Fox Fire | 1,080 | 2015 | 10 mi |
| Slide Fire | 21,227 | 2014 | 2 mi |
Wildfires of 1,000+ acres since 2014 whose origin was within 25 miles (NIFC WFIGS).
Other Arizona fires in 2026
Questions
Where is the Pocket Fire?
In Yavapai County, AZ, 7 Miles N from Sedona, AZ. The nearest city in our list is Flagstaff, AZ, about 18 miles from where the fire started.
How big is the Pocket Fire?
27,393 acres (about 43 square miles) by the latest reported size.
Is the Pocket Fire contained?
It was reported 100% contained, and was declared out on September 30, 2026.
What caused the Pocket Fire?
The cause is recorded as undetermined. Causes often stay undetermined until the investigation closes.
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