Sedona AZ (June 5, 2013) – The monsoon season typically starts on June 15 and ends by September 30. Southwest homeowners can prepare for the monsoon season by following these simple how to steps: Check all drainage devices (catch basins, grates and underground drainage piping) on your property and remove any accumulated dirt and debris. Inspect and clean them regularly to make sure they are... 

Sedona AZ (June 3, 2013) – Two Scottsdale, Arizona hikers, a 17-year-old and a 20-year-old, were rescued late Saturday evening after finding themselves stranded in darkness without flashlights or other light sources in an area of Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona. On June 1, at 8:43 p.m., the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Sedona Fire Department (SFD). According to a SFD dispatcher,... 

Scene of SR 89A car crashPhoto by Gary Chamberlain, SedonaEye.com Breaking news story by Gary Chamberlain, SedonaEye.com Driver lost control and crashed on SR 89A near Oak Creek Valley road in Verde ValleyPhoto by Gary Chamberlain, SedonaEye.com Photo by Gary Chamberlain, SedonaEye.com   Sedona AZ (May 30, 2013) – This afternoon, a driver experiencing a diabetic reaction lost control of... 

Sedona Fire District cancels all issued spring burn permits SEDONA AZ (May 21, 2013) – As fire danger increases, fire restrictions become effective throughout the Sedona Fire District, Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 8:00 o’clock in the morning. Restrictions include all open fires and campfires. Fireworks and other pyrotechnic displays are expressly prohibited. Other types of outdoor fires banned... 

VOC Brush fire damage Sedona AZ (May 15, 2013) – On Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at approximately 3:30 in the afternoon, Sedona Fire District (SFD) emergency crews responded to a reported brush fire near the 100 block of Pinto Lane in the Village of Oak Creek, Sedona. During the initial response, SFD crews reported smoke visible from the area. Arriving on the scene, firefighters quickly contained the... 

Sedona AZ (May 13, 2013) – The Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest in partnership with the City of Sedona and the Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (NAIPTA) are currently investigating strategies to provide public transportation to trailheads, recreation sites and visitor centers on Arizona State Highway 179 north from the Forest Service... 

SEDONA AZ (May 8, 2013) – Shortly after 1:00 in the afternoon on Saturday, May 4, 2013, Sedona Fire District (SFD) crews responded to a reported injured hiker on the Wilson Mountain Trail. Emergency crews responded from SFD Fire Station #5 in Oak Creek Canyon and SFD Fire Station #4 in uptown Sedona to the Wilson Mountain Trailhead at Midgley Bridge. Once at the trailhead, SFD Battalion Chief... 

Driver crashes car into Sedona fire station Friday night SEDONA AZ (May 6, 2013) – Shortly before midnight, Friday, May 3, 2013, Sedona Fire District (SFD) fire station #3 crews were alerted to the sound of a vehicle accident outside the fire station. The crew ran down the stairs and found a car had driven into its station’s fire apparatus bay. Like true professionals, the station crew immediately... 

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Sedona AZ (April 25, 2013) – Spring is a time for outdoor activities and a favorite with children is bicycle riding. The Sedona Fire District and Don Nelms Farmers Insurance Agency invite students at Big Park Community School to bring their bikes to school on May 3, 2013, to participate in the annual Bike Rodeo. This fun safety event rotates between the two elementary schools in Sedona, and for...