Hart and Turkey fires smolder with no significant changes
Contact Information: Coconino National Forest Public Affairs 928-224-8306 sm.fs.coconinopao@usda.gov
SEDONA, Ariz., Aug. 11, 2026 — The Hart and Turkey fires—8 miles northwest and 6 miles southwest of Sedona, respectively—have had no significant changes but will continue to be monitored by firefighters.
The 13-acre Hart Fire has no official containment but has not grown and is not expected to grow before monsoon storms extinguish it at some point in the near future. Smoke will be visible as it smolders atop the cliffs and is expected to continue being visible until monsoon precipitation fully extinguishes it.
The Turkey Fire is currently 95% contained at just over 10 acres with no smoke visible and has received a small amount of precipitation but is expected to receive more in the future.
Firefighters will continue to monitor both fires and have a helicopter committed for use if the need arises and that resource is not pulled away to higher priorities in the region.
This will be the last update for the Hart and Turkey fires unless significant changes occur.