With the help of cool evening temperatures and air support along with firefighters, Brady’s fire stopped growing yesterday. Air support assisted firefighters on the ground by dropping delaying agents that slowed active fire behavior. After more accurate mapping, the Bradefire holds 363 acres. The crew will continue to build the line along the edge of the fire and ensure it if it is achievable. Evaluations of required risk and protection efforts will resume in the Pine Flat community. Increases in predicted afternoon winds from southwest crews will focus on the northern part of the fire, which maintains active fires within the exit footprint.
The Bradefire, which began on February 10, 2025, is estimated at 363 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. The public reminds us to be cautious when recreating public lands, regardless of the time. We all play a role in preventing wildfires.
Normal and tomorrow are forecast to be more normal temperatures, with low to mid-40s daytime highs predicted. The wind will light up from the west and increase to up to 15 mph with gusts of wind near 25 miles this afternoon. Rain/Snow showers begin on Thursday. Precipitation appears to begin around 0500 and could begin as snow on Thursday morning.
Thursday’s snow levels climb throughout the day, turning precipitation types in the burn area into rain. The rain and snow shower continues through the weekend.
Residents of Pine Flat are being evacuated. Call Yabapai County Sheriff at 928-771-3260 for current evacuation information and shelter locations. To receive emergency notifications, please sign up for Everbridge. https://member.everbridge.net/337829242601768/login
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 follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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