BELLEMONT, AZ — The Bravo Fire sparked Thursday west of Flagstaff, which originally put communities on a "SET" evacuation status.
As of Saturday morning, Coconino County Sheriff's officials released an update, downgrading the community evacuation status to "READY."
The fire is located within the Navajo Army Depot Base in Bellemont, according to the Coconino County Sheriff's Department.
As of Friday afternoon, the fire is estimated to be 960 acres, according to fire officials. The fire was reported to be 1,400 acres Friday morning but more accurate mapping reduced the acreage.
Officials say all forward progress has been stopped.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The areas of A-1 Ranch, Bellemont North, Village Camp, Bellemont South, Soggy Bottom Ranch, and all residences off of Naval Observatory Road are under a READY notice.
From the @CoconinoCounty Sheriff's Office: After consultation with Bravo Fire leadership, Evacuation Zones 105 (A-1 Ranch), 106 (Bellemont North), 107 (Village Camp), 108 (Bellemont South) and Naval Observatory Area are being downgraded to READY status.
— Coconino County (@CoconinoCounty) June 8, 2024
READY – PREPARE NOW
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