Sedona Fire District crews put out a brush fire near their home in Oak Creek Village

Sedona Fire District crews responded to an interface fire near 95 Courthouse Butte Road in the Village of Oak Creek on Wednesday, May 29.

The fire started in the yard of a residential property before spreading to the nearby vegetative wash, covering approximately ¼ acre, according to Booth, chief of the Sedona Fire District's Community Risk Reduction Division .

The call came in at 1:36 p.m. and crews were on scene by 1:43 p.m.

Engines from VOC Station 3, Station 6 in Sedona's Chapel neighborhood and Station 4 in Uptown, as well as crews from Station 1 in West Sedona responded.

Fire crews quickly mobilized to contain the fire, which was effectively contained, Booth said. Crews are currently working to extinguish any remaining hot spots to keep the area safe.

Fortunately, the flames did not reach the residence, Booth said. However, smoke entered the house through the air conditioning system.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the SFD.

Residents are advised to take necessary precautions and remain vigilant. In the meantime, it's critical to note that the area's fire danger rating is currently “high” and the vegetation is highly flammable, Booth said.