Fire managers are preparing to conduct firing operations on several hundred acres of land around the Tango Fire, a lightning-caused wildfire first reported last week and located 8.5 miles northeast of Clints Well.
Fire managers are planning to begin firing operations the morning of Aug. 15 and plan to conclude by the end of Friday in advance of...
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Thursday, August 15.
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The Element Fire experienced no new growth. Acreage remained at 5,364. Containment increased to 40%. The fire will continue to be monitored as the demobilization of fire fighting resources continues. The Wildfire Information Line will be deactivated Thursday, August 15.
Fire Managers ask the public to avoid the northwest area of the fire perimeter around Big Wash Road. Use caution on Highway 93 as well as Stockton Hill Road north of Kingman. Road closures and campground closures will be lifted in the afternoon, Thursday, August 15.
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The Element Fire experienced no new growth. Acreage remained at 5,364. Containment remained at 31%. Crews are focused on smoldering and creeping heat in the northwest corner with helicopter assistance. The fire will continue to be monitored as demobilization continues today.
Fire Managers ask the public to avoid the northwest area of the fire perimeter around Big Wash Road. Use caution on Highway 93 as well as Stockton Hill Road north of Kingman. Smoke may be visible throughout the day.
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Fire managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to take advantage of the moisture received as they look to burn debris piles in and around the Prescott Basin near Aspen Creek, Butte Creek and Ponderosa Park.
Ignitions are planned to start Wednesday, August 14, 2024, and continue through Saturday, August 31, 2024, as conditions allow. Fire managers expect smoke impacts to be light and visible from multiple locations including Prescott, Chino Valley, and surrounding areas. As nighttime temperatures cool, smoke may linger in drainages and valleys.
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