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Element Fire Perimeter Map 08/08/2024
Map showing fire perimeter with containment denoted
Map showing fire perimeter with containment notated with black line.
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 firefighting resources continues. The Wildfire Information Line will be deactivated Thursday, August 15.
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. To be lifted in this afternoon Wednesday, August 14.
| Current as of | Wed, 08/14/2024 - 12:43 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Phoenix |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 12 miles north of Kingman |
| Incident Commander | Bureau of Land Management - Colorado River District - Kingman Field Office |
| Coordinates |
35° 26' 22.5'' Latitude
-114° 04' 06.0
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 93 |
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| Size | 5,364 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 40% |
| Fuels Involved | desert grass and brush to manzanita and pinyon juniper in higher elevations |
| Significant Events | Closures: Big Wash Road from the water tank junction (CM1470) to the Cherum Park Trailhead; CM1364 to Big Wash Road; Packsaddle Campground; Windy Point Campground; and Cherum Peak Trailhead. Closures to be lifted in this afternoon Wednesday, August 15. |
| Projected Incident Activity |
Crews are working to prevent spread into Mount Tipton Wilderness. |
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| Weather Concerns | The potential for thunderstorm activity in the area and gusty outflow winds area expected today. |
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