Element Fire (AZCRD)
5,364 acre wildfire (100% contained)
New Kingman-Butler, Arizona, United States
Element Fire
Wildfire Status:
The Element Fire in the United States is currently experiencing no new growth, with the acreage remaining at 5,364 acres and containment reaching 100%. Local crews are actively monitoring the situation. The Wildfire Information Line has been deactivated, and road closures and campground closures have been lifted. The fire was caused by lightning and originated on August 6, 2024, located 12 miles north of Kingman.
The current weather concern for the fire area is the potential for thunderstorm activity, which could impact the firefighting efforts. The incident commander is the Bureau of Land Management - Colorado River District - Kingman Field Office, and there are currently 22 personnel involved in managing the fire. Fuels involved in the fire range from desert grass and brush to manzanita and pinyon juniper in higher elevations.
Maps showing the fire perimeter and containment progress on different dates are available for reference. The projected incident activity includes continued monitoring by local crews to ensure the fire remains contained. With containment at 100%, the focus is on maintaining control and preventing any potential flare-ups due to changing weather conditions.
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Containment History:
| Date | Percent Contained |
|---|---|
| 2024-08-08 | 5% contained |
| 2024-08-10 | 5% contained |
| 2024-08-11 | 16% contained |
| 2024-08-13 | 31% contained |
| 2024-08-14 | 40% contained |
| 2024-08-15 | 48% contained |
| 2024-08-16 | 60% contained |
| 2024-08-18 | 70% contained |
| 2024-08-19 | 90% contained |
| 2024-08-21 | 100% contained |
Fire Growth History:
| Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-07 | 3986 acres | 6.2 sq mi | 15.9 sq km |
| 2024-08-08 | 3986 acres | 6.2 sq mi | 15.9 sq km |
| 2024-08-21 | 5364 acres | 8.4 sq mi | 21.5 sq km |