Containment increased to 60 percent on the Element Fire

The Element Fire continues to experience no new growth.  Acreage remained at 5,364. Containment increased to 60%. The incident complexity has decreased and the Type 3 Incident Management Organization has transitioned the fire to a Type 4 Incident Management Organization. Crews continue to patrol, monitor, and mop up hotspots.

The Wildfire Information Line has been deactivated.  Road closures and campground closures have been lifted.  Future updates can be found on InciWeb.

• Start Date: August 6, 2024 
• Location: About 4 miles east of Chloride and about 12 miles north of Kingman, west of Stockton Hill Road.
• Jurisdiction: Kingman Field Office, Bureau of Land Management 
• Fire Size: 5,364 acres.
• Containment: 60% 
• Cause: Lightning/Natural 
• Fuels: Lower Elevation-Grass/Brush; Higher Elevation-Chaparral/Pinyon Juniper.
• Structures: Currently none threatened.
• Closures:  Lifted.
• Fire Resources: 22 total personnel with equipment and crews assisting in suppression activities.
• Safety: No new injuries reported

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