Firefighters respond to the Brady Fire south of Mayer, AZ

This afternoon around 3:00 P.M., resources from Prescott National Forest and AZ Department of Forestry and Fire Management responded to a wildfire south of Mayer, Arizona near the community of Pine Flats off Forest Road 67.  The Prescott Hot Shots, several Engines, and a Type 2 crew are on scene and have begun suppression efforts. The Brady fire is estimated to be 400 acres and is burning brush and grass. Smoke can be seen from surrounding communities including Prescott, Chino Valley, Prescott Valley and Crown King. Additional resources have been ordered including air support.
 
An approaching storm will deliver gusty southwest winds the next couple of days. There is a chance for increased moisture Tuesday to Wednesday; with a possible chance of snow showers on Wednesday, but the forecast is for little to no accumulation.
 
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 current evacuation information please call Yavapai County Sheriff’s at 928-771-3260; for assistance in evacuation call 911.
 
For the health and safety of firefighters and residents affected, we ask that you please avoid the area around the Brady Fire.
 
For information, call 928-713-6349 from 7AM – 7PM; or following the Prescott National Forest on Facebook and Twitter.