Brady Fire Update and Notification for Public Health and Safety

Cooler evening temperatures along with firefighters and the help of air support kept the Brady Fire from growing yesterday. Air support assisted firefighters on the ground by dropping retardant slowing active fire behavior. After more accurate mapping the Brady Fire is holding at 363 acres. Crews will continue constructing line along the fires edge and securing where achievable. The assessment of values at risk and protection efforts needed will resume in the community of Pine Flat. With increased afternoon forecasted winds out of the southwest crews will focus on the northern portion of fire keeping active fire inside the exiting footprint.
 
The Brady Fire which started on February 10, 2025, is estimated to be 363 acres and is burning west of Mayer, Arizona near the community of Pine Flats. As dry fuels continue to consume, smoke will be visible from surrounding communities.
 
For the health and safety of firefighters and residents affected, we ask that you please avoid the area around the Brady Fire. Yavapai County Sheriff's Office has closed County Road 177 into Pine Flat. 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.
 
Below normal temperatures are forecast for today and tomorrow, with daytime highs in the low to mid 40s. Winds will be light out of the west, increasing up to 15 mph with gusts near 25 mph this afternoon. Rain/Snow showers will begin on Thursday. Precipitation looks to begin around 0500, and likely will start as snow Thursday morning. Throughout the day Thursday snow levels look to climb, turning the precipitation type to rain for the burn area. Rain and snow showers will continue through the end of the week.
 
Evacuations are in place for residents of Pine Flat. For current evacuation information and shelter locations please call Yavapai County Sheriff’s at (928) 771-3260. 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: 0%
• Fuels: Brush and Chaparral
• Resources: 4 Crews, 16 Engines, 1 Bulldozer, 2 Helicopters