Favorable weather helps firefighters, Brady Fire is now 60% contained

Due to minimal fire activity and current weather conditions, this will be the last Brady Fire update, unless significant changes occur. The Brady Fire has not grown, and containment increased to 60%. Fire objectives will remain the same, which include, providing for the safety of the public and fire resources, keeping the fire within its current footprint, and ensuring total suppression of the fire. 

Firefighters will continue with suppression repair work, hazardous tree removal, and backhaul supplies. Patrolling, and monitoring lines along the perimeter and around interior fuels that may be smoldering will continue for the next several weeks. As a reminder, residents within the Brady Fire area need to travel with caution while driving on the roads as firefighters continue to work in and around the fire area.  

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.  

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 continue through the day.

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 12th, 2025. The wildfire no longer poses a threat to the Pine Flats area. All roadblocks in the area were lifted at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, February 14th, 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   

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: 60%
• Fuels: Brush and Chaparral
• Resources: 2 Crews, 1 Engine