Brady Fire is now 49% contained, residents return to Ready status

Firefighters worked diligently yesterday constructing and securing a line along the fires edge increasing containment on the Brady Fire to 49%. The fire has had no additional growth and remains at 363 acres. Due to minimal fire activity and increased containment, fire managers have begun right-sizing resources and personnel attached to the incident. Crews, engines and support resources helping on the Brady Fire will be released, freeing them up to support other possible incidents across the Southwest. Remaining crews and engines will continue to monitor the fire's perimeter and begin suppression repair. There may be some lingering smoke as light interior fuels continue to burn.
 
For the health and safety of firefighters and residents affected, we ask that you please avoid the area around the Brady Fire. The public is reminded to always be cautious when recreating on public lands, regardless of the time of year. We all have a role in preventing wildfires.
 
Mostly cloudy with an 80% chance of precipitation today. Snow showers likely this morning changing to rain showers this afternoon as a storm system moves across the fire area today through Saturday morning. The snow level will start out around 4500 feet Thursday morning and then rise to 7500 feet Thursday night.
 
Evacuations have been lifted per Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management News Release dated February 12, 2025: “After consultation with fire leadership, YCSO has decided to lift the GO status for zones YCU-2174-B and YCU-2216 as of 6:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The wildfire no longer poses a threat to the Pine Flats area. All roadblocks in the area will be lifted at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025. Until then, only residents of the evacuated area will be permitted access.” To receive emergency notifications, please sign up for Everbridge – Alert Yavapai at: https://member.everbridge.net/337829242601768/login
 
Firefighters will be using a full suppression strategy to achieve 100 percent containment of the Brady Fire.  The cause of the Brady Fire is under investigation.
 
For Brady Fire information please call Ansgar Mitchell, at (928) 713-6349 (hours 7AM – 7PM); or following us on Facebook and Twitter. 

Fire details:

• Start Date: February 10, 2025
• Cause: Under Investigation
• Location: North of Pine Flat on the Bradshaw RD
• Acres: 363
• Containment: 49%
• Fuels: Brush and Chaparral