The Woods Fire and latest UPDATES

Published on August 13, 2025

UPDATE AUGUST 14TH 8:30 AM:

There are no road closures or structures threatened at this time, but
the residents of the Village of Oak Creek East of 179, including areas of Jacks Canyon Rd and Pine Valley Community, remain on SET status.
Please stay away from the area, if possible, to avoid any disruption to fire personnel. All first responders in the area appreciate your patience.

From the U.S. Forest Service:
"The Woods Fire, located approximately 2 miles directly east of the Village of Oak Creek atop Horse Mesa is currently 55 acres and has been completely boxed in by retardant that was dropped by air resources yesterday evening.
Though the fire received moisture from monsoon storms yesterday, which aided in suppression efforts, two Hotshot crews are currently working the fire, with another crew on the way in case they are needed.
The Woods Fire was first reported at about 12:20 p.m. on August 13 and is under investigation.
Light smoke is expected to remain visible in the fire area, which can cause hazy conditions in areas below the fire such as the Village of Oak Creek as smoke drains into Verde Valley.
(Video below is taken from images at about 3 min intervals from Apache Maid Lookout web cam this morning from 0650 - 0713 am)"

UPDATE AUGUST 13TH 8:30 PM: SET status remains through the night. YCSO will remain on scene and monitor through the night. No structures or homes are threatened and there are no road closures. Please avoid the area. US Forest Service fire personal have informed YCSO that the fire progress has slowed and there is a retardant line in place.

8/13 3:30pm UPDATE: Attention residents of Village of Oak Creek East of 179 Including areas of Jacks Canyon Rd and Pine Valley (YCU-1400, 1403, 1397, 1391, 1388, 1394, 1385) this is a SET message from YCSO. The Woods Fire is threatening your area. You should prepared to evacuate on short notice. Prepare supplies including important papers, medications, and personal items.

YCSO is currently on the scene of a fire that is east of the Village of Oak Creek and south of Jacks Canyon Road; no structures are threatened at this time. Please use caution in and around the area as fire personnel will be working. YCSO will update as soon as or if any major changes occur, regarding any fire threats to the community and road closures.

Please refer to US Forest U.S. Forest Service - Coconino National Forest for updates regarding the fire.

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