Minimal Fire Activity as Crews Boost Containment to 16% on Element Fire; Public Urged to Avoid Northwest Perimeter

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 north of Kingman. Smoke may be visible throughout the day. 

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: 16% 
• 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 currently in “Ready” status.
• 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.
• Fire Resources: 2 water tenders, 6 engines, 1 Interagency Hotshot Crews, 2 state crews, 1 suppression module crew, 2 helicopters, 181 total personnel.
• Safety: No new injuries reported.  Fire managers are asking for the public’s assistance by avoiding the area to allow crews and resources to access the fire.  

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