Bravo Fire Map: Arizona Blaze Spreads to 1400 Acres

A new map from the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA) shows a fire that began in the late evening hours on Wednesday night has now spread to 1,400 acres.

The Bravo Fire began late Wednesday night at Camp Navajo, according to a report from DEMA. Camp Navajo is an industrial park, munitions storage and training facility overseen by the Arizona National Guard and managed by DEMA.

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The fire is still under investigation as multiple organizations fight the blaze. Camp Navajo remains closed to all nonessential personnel, the most recent DEMA update said, and residents in nearby communities are preparing to evacuate should the fire worsen.

The map shared by DEMA shows the fire outlined in red within Camp Navajo to the west of Flagstaff, south of Bellemont, east of Williams and north of the Coconino National Forest. The fire prompted officials to place residents living in A-1 Ranch, Bellemont North, Village Camp and Bellemont South in a set evacuation status, meaning that residents should be prepared to evacuate.

Newsweek reached out to DEMA through an online contact form for comment.

“Residents should consider voluntarily relocating to a shelter or with family/friends outside the affected area,” Coconino County posted on X, formerly Twitter on Thursday. “Grab your emergency go kit. Keep in mind unique needs for your family or special equipment for pets and livestock. Stay aware of the latest news and information from public safety officials.”

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Despite the fire’s footprint, the Coconino National Forest social media account said that “there continues to be no immediate threats to assets, personnel, or critical infrastructure” at Camp Navajo.

“A heavy smoke impact will remain in the area during firefighting. Residents should expect smoke to settle and dissipate slowly over the next few days,” the Coconino National Forest posted on X. “A temporary flight restriction is in place over the fire permitter. Pilots and drone operations are asked to abide by the TFR for safety.”

According to a press release from DEMA that was issued on Thursday, firefighters are battling the fire with a “full suppression strategy.”

“Equipment and manning consist of approximately 150 firefighters, 8 air tankers, an air attack, air attack air asset, lead plane, 4 helicopters, as well as multiple engines, 2 Hotshot crews and 2 Hand crews,” the press release said.

In addition to DEMA, the Arizona National Guard and local agencies are battling the flames.

Nonessential military units and RV residents have been removed from the camp out of an “abundance of caution,” the press release said.