Woods Fire fully contained near Sedona

YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz. - Some residents near Sedona no longer need to be prepared to evacuate as crews continue to battle a wildfire in the area.

What we know:

The Woods Fire sparked on Aug. 13 two miles east of the Village of Oak Creek. It burned about 59 acres and is fully contained.

Some residents were initially placed on "SET" status, meaning they should be prepared to evacuate. Those orders have since been removed.

What they're saying:

Lance Wischmeier was calm as he watched the Woods Fire from his home near the Village of Oak Creek. He said he’s seen past fires get uncomfortably close, but it’s nothing new to him.

"We've definitely got that good old campfire smell going on," Wischmeier said, noting he saw smoke around 12:30 p.m. or 1 p.m. before seeing flames.

Wischmeier was one of many who called 911.

"I let them know that I had uncovered my pool if they needed to use it for the Bambi bucket for the helicopter," he said, referring to the large bucket helicopters use to drop water on fires.

This isn't the first fire for many neighbors. Wischmeier said most still remember the La Barranca Fire in 2006, which destroyed two homes, including his next-door neighbor's.

"We actually had to re-stucco the side of our house that faced his house because all the beadboard that's normally an inch thick under the stucco melted down to an eighth of an inch," he said.

With that in mind, he stayed calm as storms brought some sprinkling and drizzle, which "seemed to cool everything down."

Wischmeier said a few neighbors packed up their belongings and left, but those were people who hadn't been around for the La Barranca Fire.

What we don't know:

The cause of the fire hasn't been released.

Map of the area where the fire is burning

Arizona's "Ready, Set, Go!" evacuation status definitions

READY – Prepare Now

Be aware of the hazards that can threaten your community.

• Take steps now to prepare for seasonal threats.
• Register with your county/tribal emergency notification system.
• Connect with your local emergency management office, sheriff's office and public health department  on social media.
• Make a family evacuation and communication plan that includes family phone numbers, out-of-town contacts and family meeting locations.
• Build an emergency go kit with enough food, water and necessary supplies for at least 72 hours. Include supplies to help keep you and your family healthy, such as face coverings, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes. Start with the five P’s; people and pet supplies, prescriptions, papers, personal needs and priceless items.
• Check with your neighbors, family, friends and elders through video chats or phone calls to ensure they are READY.
• Keep up to date on local news, weather watches, weather warnings and public health recommendations

SET – Be Alert

Know there is significant danger in your area.

• Residents should consider voluntarily relocating to a shelter or with family/friends outside the affected area. Residents should avoid close contact with those who are sick and should practice public health recommendations when relocating.
• Grab your emergency go kit.
• Keep in mind unique needs for your family or special equipment for pets and livestock.
• Stay aware of the latest news and information from public safety and public health officials.

This might be the only notice you receive. Emergency services cannot guarantee they will be able to notify everyone if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Be SET to GO.

GO! – Evacuate

Danger in your area is imminent and life-threatening.

• Residents should evacuate immediately to a shelter or with family/friends outside of the affected area. Residents should avoid close contact with those who are sick and should practice public health recommendations when relocating.
• If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand emergency services may not be able to assist you further.
• Follow instructions from emergency personnel, stay on designated evacuation routes and avoid closed areas.

For more information: https://ein.az.gov