Mount Tipton Wilderness

Crews continue to make progress on the Element Fire

8/08/2024 - 2:02 pm
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Fire crews continue to be deployed to the most active area on the northwest side of the Element Fire near the Mount Tipton Wilderness to improve containment and slow its progression to the north.  Helicopters are assisting firefighting efforts on the ground with water bucket drops.  Firefighters continue with structure protection in the Vock Canyon area as well as residences west of Stockton Hill Road

Structures: Vock Canyon and homes west of Stockton Hill Road between milepost 18-23 currently in “SET” status.

Fire Crews Advance on Element Fire: Northwest Front Remains Active, Aerial Support Intensifies

8/07/2024 - 8:07 pm
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Fire crews continue to make progress on the Element Fire. Firefighters on the scene report the most active area is the northwest side of the fire near the Mount Tipton Wilderness.  Aviation support including two large airtankers to deliver fire retardant to slow the fire progression.  Helicopters assisted firefighting efforts on the ground with water bucket drops.  Firefighters continue with structure protection in the Vock Canyon area as well as residences west of Stockton Hill Road.  The firefighters are also working to keep it from moving into the wilderness area.