UPDATE 8/14/25:
Coconino National Forest officials say crews have isolated a 55-acre wildfire near the Village of Oak Creek that prompted pre-evacuation warnings Wednesday for several neighborhoods. Aircraft dropped retardant, which completely boxed in the Woods Fire. Managers, however, have not announced any official containment. The fire was first reported yesterday afternoon on Horse Mesa six miles southeast of Sedona. Light smoke is expected to remain visible in the Village of Oak Creek and other local communities. Residents east of State Route 179 remain in Set status.
Original story:
The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office has placed some residents in the Village of Oak Creek on Set pre-evacuation status because of a wildfire first reported Wednesday afternoon.
Officials say those east of State Route 179 including Jacks Canyon Road and Pine Valley should gather essential personal items, medications and pets and be ready to leave. It includes zones YCU-1385, 1388, 1391, 1394, 1397, 1400 and 1403.
Coconino National Forest officials say the Woods Fire has grown to 50 acres since it was first reported at about 12:20 p.m.
They have called in helicopters and air tankers to help contain the blaze six miles southeast of Sedona.
Smoke is visible in nearby communities and from Interstate 17.
Officials ask the public to avoid the area. Its cause is under investigation.
