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Element Fire Perimeter Map 08/08/2024
The Element Fire is about 4 miles east of Chloride and 12 miles north of Kingman.
The Element Fire activity level was minimal yesterday. Acreage remained at 5,364. Containment increased to 16%. Fire crews made progress working on hotspots in the northwest corner of the fire.
Fire Managers ask the public to avoid the northwest area of the fire perimeter around Big Wash Road. Use caution on Highway 93 and Stockton Hill Road going north of Kingman. Smoke may be visible throughout the day.
Closures: Big Wash Road from the water tank junction (CM1470) to the Cherum Peak Trailhead; CM1364 to Big Wash Road; Packsaddle Campground; Windy Point Campground; and Cherum Peak Trailhead.
Vock Canyon and homes west of Stockton Hill Road between milepost 18-23 currently in ”Ready” status.
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| Current as of | Sun, 08/11/2024 - 20:49 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Phoenix |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 12 miles north of Kingman |
| Incident Commander | Bureau of Land Management - Colorado River District - Kingman Field Office |
| Coordinates |
35° 26' 22.5'' Latitude
-114° 04' 06.0
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 181 |
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| Size | 5,364 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 31% |
| Fuels Involved | desert grass and brush to manzanita and pinyon juniper in higher elevations |
| Significant Events | Closures: Big Wash Road from the water tank junction (CM1470) to the Cherum Park Trailhead; CM1364 to Big Wash Road; Packsaddle Campground; Windy Point Campground; and Cherum Peak Trailhead. Vock Canyon and homes west of Stockton Hill Road between milepost 18-23 currently in "READY” status. |
| Projected Incident Activity |
Crews are working to prevent spread into Mount Tipton Wilderness. |
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| Weather Concerns | The potential for thunderstorm activity in the area and gusty outflow winds area expected today. |
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