Sedona 89 A Midgely Bridge over Oak Creek Canyon before the Slide Fire burned over 20,000 acres Sedona AZ (July 10, 2014) – Even though the Slide Fire has been extinguished, there remains a threat of flash floods, mudslides and rock slides in Oak Creek Canyon. On three occasions recently, the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) temporarily closed portions of State Route 89A between Sedona... 

Sedona AZ (July 2, 2014) – The following is a letter posted to the SedonaEye.com: You may already know this but just in case you don’t I’m just passing on info – A photo exhibit entitled, “The Slide Fire Story: A Tribute to Oak Creek Canyon” will tell the story of the Slide Fire and develop the message of the importance of fire safety and protecting the environment. In... 

Sedona AZ (July 1, 2014) – The Coconino National Forest has expanded the Slide Fire emergency closure area to include all National Forest land within Oak Creek Canyon beginning Thursday (July 3) with closures as soon as today if weather indicates. Please be aware that persons have reported receiving ticketed fines after ignoring the closure notice. The closure is being implemented for public... 

Sedona AZ (June 11, 2014) – The following is an open letter to the community dated June 11, 2014, from Sedona Fire District Fire Chief Kris Kazian:   What an amazing and challenging two weeks we all experienced during the Slide Fire. At about 3:45 PM on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, the Sedona Fire District experienced a large fire in Oak Creek Canyon. From the minute we received a notice of smoke... 

Sedona AZ (June 6, 2014) – Keep Sedona Beautiful’s Speaker Series ends its 2013-2014 season Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. with a program featuring Nicole Branton, Red Rock District Ranger of the Coconino National Forest. Branton’s talk will focus on the State of the Red Rock District, the Slide Fire and her impressions of the issues we are facing together. The evening includes donated... 

Be Fire Wise! All spring burn permits are cancelled.Sedona AZ (May 30, 2014) – As fire danger increases, the Sedona Arizona Fire District, in conjunction with other local, state and federal agencies, will increase fire restrictions effective as of Friday, May 30, 2014, at 8:00 in the morning. All open burn permits have been cancelled. These restrictions include all open burning. Fireworks, other... 

Sedona AZ (May 26, 2014) – Firefighters preparing to do burnout operations on the Slide Fire north of Sedona, Arizona discovered the remains of a previously unidentified historic cabin unknown to the forest. Engine Boss Leo Holley and crew members from the Coronado National Forest identified this historical small cabin, tucked away in a steep side canyon, and right away recognized the importance...