This event is no longer active — it's kept here as a record. Recovery may still be underway; the guidance below applies.
The Rock Canyon fire in Coconino, Arizona, burned 4,823 acres before containment was achieved on June 15, 2026. Homes in the area faced direct fire damage during the incident.
Overview written from official NASA EONET and National Interagency Fire Center/IRWIN data.
- Type
- Wildfires
- Official size
- 4,823 acres
- Containment
- 100%
- Cause
- Natural
- Began
- Status
- Inactive
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Affected area map
The shaded area is the affected-area perimeter reported for this event by NASA EONET (Coconino, Arizona), colored by hazard type. Pan and zoom to explore the map; when more than one observation exists, use the slider below to step through how the reported area changed.
Interactive affected-area map
Coconino, Arizona · ≈ 7.6 sq mi reported extent · Enable JavaScript to explore the map.
Official size & containment
Official incident size and containment reported through NIFC / IRWIN, as we observed it. Newest first.
- 4,823 acres ±0 100% contained
- 4,823 acres 100% contained
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Latest updates
Official updates and news coverage for this event, newest first — National Weather Service products, local storm reports, incident updates and press headlines. Official items are verbatim government text; news headlines link out to the original outlet.
- Forecast discussion NWS FGZ
Area Forecast Discussion
Daily monsoon thunderstorms with above-normal moisture will bring heavy rainfall and localized flooding risk through the coming week.
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Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 443 AM MST Wed Jul 15 2026
.SYNOPSIS...Monsoon moisture will remain over the area through the coming week with daily storm chances, along with the risk for heavy rainfall and localized flooding. With the added moisture, temperatures will trend toward normal and even dropping below normal by late week.
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.DISCUSSION...An active period of monsoon thunderstorms is expected over the next 7 days or longer. High pressure will remain centered north and northeast of our region through the coming weekend, with continued favorable conditions for monsoon moisture to flow into Arizona. Moisture levels as measured by precipitable water are above normal and are forecast to remain there for the foreseeable future. This means that storms that develop will have a potential for producing heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding. The steering flow becomes more northeasterly today through Friday as an inverted trough approaches from the east and the ridge axis shifts to our northwest. This flow is still looking fairly weak (5-15 kts), and this will enhance the potential for storms with heavy rainfall a…
- News IQAir
Wildfire Map Spotlight: Pocket Fire, Arizona
- News KTAR News 92.3 FM
Remaining Pocket Fire resources focus on repair work as crews move toward full containment
- News KTAR News 92.3 FM
Oak Creek Canyon evacuation status downgraded to ‘Ready’ as Pocket Fire containment reaches 76%
Show 22 earlier updates
- Sedona Red Rock News News
- Arizona Daily Sun News
No growth of Cliff Spring Fire in Grand Canyon, park officials say
- Coconino County (.gov) News
Pocket Fire - Oak Creek Canyon remains in SET and Highway 89A is closed Read On...
- Arizona Daily Sun News
Grand Canyon National Park responds to Cliff Spring Fire below North Rim
- Coconino County (.gov) News
- Arizona Emergency Information Network (.gov) News
Kachina Village, Forest Highlands in SET Status as Red Flag Winds Spur Growth of Pocket Fire
- Sedona Red Rock News News
- Sedona Red Rock News News
Pocket Fire seven miles north of Sedona grows to 1,187 acres; as seen in photos, videos and maps
- Arizona Emergency Information Network (.gov) News
Rock Canyon Fire Progress Holds at 75%; Out-of-State Blazes Blamed for Shifting Regional Smoke Haze
- KTAR News 92.3 FM News
Firefighters close in on full containment of Rock Canyon Fire in northern Arizona
- Arizona Daily Sun News
Evacuations reduced for Pocket Fire; Rock Canyon and Dellenbaugh fires increase containment
- 12News News
Multiple wildfires burning across Arizona, prompting evacuations and closures
- Sedona Red Rock News News
Evacuation status lifted to 'SET' for Oak Creek Canyon residents
- KNAU News
Wildfire north of Sedona prompts evacuation orders for Oak Creek Canyon
- Sedona Red Rock News News
Pocket Fire burning 500 acres 7 miles north of Sedona; Oak Creek Canyon evacuated
- Arizona Daily Sun News
- FOX 13 News Utah News
Rock Canyon Fire grows to 4,500 acres along Utah-Arizona border
- dailydispatch.com News
Rock Canyon Fire grows to 3,000 acres along the Arizona-Utah border
- InciWeb Incident update
- AZ Family News
Rock Canyon Fire in northern Arizona now 3K acres, campgrounds threatened
- St. George News News
Lightning-caused blazes burn in Arizona; Southern Utah under fire weather watch
- ABC15 Arizona News
Rock Canyon Fire grows to 3,000 acres along the Arizona-Utah border
Updates are captured automatically from official and news sources, and may lag the live source. For the very latest, see NASA EONET ↗.