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Pocket Fire 20% Contained 17,069 Acres

7/01 Coconino National Forest says the Pocket Fire, in Oak Creek Canyon, is now 20% contained at 17,069-acres. Officials say all residential areas near the fire remain on “SET” evacuation status. Highway-89A, between Sedona and Flagstaff remains closed and the area is under Stage-2 Fire Restrictions. Just over a thousand firefighters are working to contain the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation.