PHOENIX – Evacuations remain, but the growth of the fire burning south of Prescott has slowed overnight due to low temperatures, officials said Tuesday.
The Brady fire had burned 400 acres without containment at 9am. Prescott National Forest.
The flames were burning west of Mayer and about 25 miles south of Prescott.
Bradefire status
Residents of the pines flat area of ​​YCU-2174-B and YCU-2216 I’ve been put into “GO” status According to the Yabapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO), the Brady fire broke out around 5:15pm on Monday.
“GO” status means that danger is imminent and people need to be evacuated immediately.
Forest authorities said I saw smoke From Prescott, Prescott Valley, Dewey, Mayer and Spring Valley.
YCSO said the pin flat to the pin flat to 177 Mayer-Goodwin Road has been closed.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
