Today, with the help of heavy machinery,

If feasible, continue to access some of the fire boundaries and build lines along the edge of the fire. The assessment of the required risks and value of protection efforts will resume. and

The predicted wind, crews look for opportunities to slow the progress of the fire north. Last night, there was little report of growth as temperature-reduced fire behavior was eased.

The Bradefire, which began on February 10, 2025, is estimated at 400 acres and is burning near the Pine Flat community west of Mayer, Arizona. As dry fuel continues to be consumed, smoke can be seen from surrounding communities.

For the health and safety of affected firefighters and residents, we ask that you avoid the area around the Brady Fire. The Yabapai County Sheriff’s Office is closed to county road 177 and in a pine flat.

Below normal temperatures are forecast today as the approaching storm will bring gusts of winds of 15-25 mph from the southwest. There is no forecast of rain today, but there may be snow

Wednesday afternoon.

Residents of Pine Flat are being evacuated. Call Yabapai County Sheriff at 928-771-3260 for current evacuation information and shelter locations. Please call 911 for evacuation assistance.

Firefighters use a complete control strategy to achieve 100% containment of Brady fires. The cause of the Brady fire is under investigation.

For Brady fire information, call Ansgar Mitchell at 928-713-6349 (7am to 7pm). or

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