Crews gaining ground on Element fire, now 48% contained

The Element Fire experienced no new growth. Acreage remained at 5,364. Containment increased to 48%. The incident complexity has decreased and the Type 3 Incident Management Organization will be transitioning the fire to a Type 4 Incident Management Organization.
 
The Wildfire Information Line has been deactivated.

Road closures and campground closures have been lifted.

Fire details:
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: 48% 
Cause: Lightning/Natural 
Fuels: Lower Elevation-Grass/Brush; Higher Elevation-Chaparral/Pinyon Juniper.
Structures: Vock Canyon and homes west of Stockton Hill Road between milepost 18-23 have had the “Ready” status lifted though homeowners should always be ready to go in an emergency
Closures:  Lifted
Fire Resources: 93 total personnel with engines, water tenders, helicopter, and crews assisting in suppression activities.

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