Brady Fire Update: Firefighters Hold Blaze at 363 Acres Near Mayer, Arizona – Evacuations Remain in Place | Prescott Valley Times local news

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 […]

Evacuations ordered near Pine Flats south of Mayer for Brady Fire

Areas near the Pine Flat community south of Mayer are evacuated Tuesday due to the Brady fire. The Yabapai County Emergency Management Department says Zones YCU-2174-B and YCU-2216 must depart immediately as approximately 400 acres of wildfires burn through the brush and grass. Fire is 0% included. An American Red Cross evacuation shelter is open […]

Brady Fire evacuations south of Prescott lifted after 2 days

PHOENIX – An evacuation order for a community threatened by Brady Fire south of Prescott was lifted Wednesday evening, authorities said. That morning Incident ReportAfter burning 363 acres, the fire stopped growing. Bradefire has begun Monday west of Mayer on Prescott National Forest Land. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) has ordered residents of nearby […]

Brady Fire burns in Prescott National Forest, forces evacuations

A 363-acre fire flares up in the Prescott National Forest, with nearby residents evacuating residents of the Pine Flat. Brady Fire, west of Mayer, Arizona, was 0% containment Wednesday morning, officials said. Facebook Posts. The fire was initially reported to be 400 acres, but after more accurate mapping, it was held on 363 acres of […]

Evacuations ordered for residents near Prescott

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 […]

Human-Caused Fire Forces Evacuations in Arizona’s Maricopa County

Hundreds of firefighters are working to extinguish the Boulderview Fire in Maricopa County, which forced the evacuation of more than 60 homes in suburban Phoenix, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management said. The department is investigating the cause of the fire and has determined it was “human-caused.” It started around 2:30 p.m. on […]

Farm Fire burning west of Prescott, evacuations lifted

Prescott, AZ (AZFamily)— Some Yavapai County neighborhoods have returned to their homes after being forced to evacuate due to a wildfire that began Thursday. Officials say the Farm Fire has burned between 120 and 150 acres and is growing about 25 miles west of Prescott near the Hillside area. The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office said […]

Farm Fire in Yavapai County forces evacuations

According to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, everyone in the surrounding area should be “prepared” to evacuate at any time. YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz. — Fire crews are currently battling the Farm Fire, which has been burning about 30 miles north of Congress since August 8th. To get the latest updates on all […]